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Guigal - Tavel 2011

Name: Guigal - Tavel 2011
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 3.6 (26 reviews)

Tavel|Rosé wine

3.6/5 (26 customers)

Ratings: Robert Parker 87/100, Gerbelle & Maurange 15/20
“If one had to define the hallmark of the Guigal estate, it would be an extra touch of length in delicately candied flavors that leave an impression on the palate without overwhelming it. A table wine first and foremost, yet one that remains easy to drink. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines Under €20, 2013 – Gerbelle & Maurange)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2011

Designation

Tavel

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 10% Clairette, 5% Syrah, 5% autres

Regions

Clay and gravel soils

Viticulture

Cultivation using integrated pest management to combat vine diseases and pests. Vines are managed to yield 35 hl/hectare.

Wine Production

Produced through rackings, maceration for about one night, and controlled alcoholic fermentation temperatures

Livestock Farming

6 months in stainless steel tanks

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

a deep, very pure salmon-pink color

Nose

with elegant floral and fruity notes

Palate

aromatic finesse on the palate, a balance between pleasant, low acidity and full-bodied fruit, along with a charming roundness

Serve

at 12-14°C

Open

1/4 hour before serving

Drink starting at

2013

Drink before

2019

Production

Approximately 50,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

A déguster sur des entrées variées, des poissons, des abats, de la charcuterie et des viandes grillées...<br/>

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Bettane & Desseauve

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

About the estate:

Marcel and Philippe Guigal jointly lead 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 colors—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 already identified by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon—with 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 trio from the “ Côte-Rôtie ”: 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 premier 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

3.6/5

based on 26 reviews

Review by Mr. ANTOINE V. Published on December 4, 2013

A fairly traditional Tavel, but one that doesn't quite match the quality of Château d'Aqueria or even Domaine Maby Average value for the price