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E. Guigal - Tavel 2021

Name: E. Guigal - Tavel 2021
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 3.8 (6 reviews)

Tavel|Rosé wine

3.8/5 (6 customers)

91/100

Bettane & Desseauve

floral

crunchy

juicy

grilled foods

“A color that remains as deep as ever, bursting with juicy red berries on the palate, a powerful and floral profile, a full-bodied mouthfeel where you can savor the fruit with delight, freshness, and, above all, an irresistible craving for grilled meats.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide 2023)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2021

Designation

Tavel

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

60% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 10% Clairette, 10% Syrah, 5% autres

Regions

Clay and gravel soils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Rosé made using the saignée method with skin contact for about one night, followed by temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation at around 18°C.

Livestock Farming

6 months in stainless steel tanks

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

A deep, very pure salmon-pink color

Nose

Elegant, floral, and fruity

Palate

Fruity and well-structured, with aromatic finesse and a harmonious balance between pleasant, low acidity and full-bodied fruitiness with a charming roundness

Serve

At 12-14°C

Drink before

2025

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it as an appetizer, but it also pairs well with fish, cold cuts, grilled meats, and more...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100

Rated estate (2023 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)

About the wine:

The color remains as deep as ever, with a mouthful of juicy red berries; it unfolds with powerful, floral notes, offering a full-bodied palate where you can savor the fruit with delight, along with freshness and, above all, an irresistible craving for grilled meats.

About the estate:

Marcel and Philippe Guigal jointly run the successful family business, which since 2017 has expanded significantly in the south, to Châteauneuf-du-Pape (77 hectares of owned vineyards), supplemented in the spring of 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d’Aquéria. And, as always, the estate boasts a rich portfolio of vineyards in Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, and Hermitage. Wine enthusiasts can savor some of the valley’s greatest vintages, not to mention the brilliant Côtes-du-Rhône—in all three red, white, and rosé varieties—and Tavel, Philippe’s favorite wine.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

In addition to its “treasures” in Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Condrieu, the Guigal estate owns two beautiful plots in Saint-Joseph: the “Saint-Joseph” vineyard, which gave its name to the appellation, and the Vignes de l’Hospice, planted on a very steep granite hillside—a site first identified by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon and featuring a geological formation similar to that of the famous Bessards hill in Hermitage.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

5-Star Rated Estate (Outstanding Production)

About the estate:

An iconic figure of the northern Rhône, Marcel Guigal is both a major wine merchant and a prominent winegrower. In the latter capacity, he cultivates famous vineyards in Côte Rôtie, such as La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne, not to mention La Doriane in Condrieu. A tireless worker with an insatiable intellectual curiosity, he succeeded his father, Etienne. Philippe Guigal, an oenologist representing the third generation, continues the family legacy alongside his father, maintaining this dual focus on estate winemaking and wine trading. Winemaking for the northern appellations takes place entirely in Ampuis.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

The most iconic winery in the northern Rhône Valley needs no introduction. Under this umbrella, we bring together the wines from our own vineyards, which we thus distinguish from our wine merchant operations. This includes the famous Côte-Rôtie trio: La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne; the first two are brand names, while the last is a registered terroir. Added to these are the Château d’Ampuis cuvée and the Condrieu La Doriane. In addition to these star wines, there is the Vignes de l’Hospice cuvée—a Saint-Joseph situated on a magnificent terroir—as well as several exceptional plots in Hermitage from which the Ex-Voto cuvée is produced. Marcel Guigal is strongly supported by his son Philippe, who seems to be gently shifting the style of the wines, with aging practices that strike us as slightly less dominant. Needless to say, all these wines are built for long-term aging.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 6 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on March 17, 2023

A charming Tavel, harmoniously balancing alluring roundness, a full-bodied texture, aromatic intensity, and low acidity. On the palate, it offers a warm sensation with a rich mouthfeel, brought by sparkling red berries (cranberry, strawberry), intertwined with sweet spices. Its beautiful structure and moderate power promise a bright future. While waiting for the grilled meats, this characterful rosé—which is by no means lacking in finesse—pairs easily with Southern cuisine, such as savory Mediterranean red mullet fillets pan-seared with oven-roasted cherry tomatoes infused with thyme and rosemary.