Côtes du Rhône Blanc Guigal

Origin: Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France

The Guigal domain was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in the ancient village of Ampuis, home of the wines of the Côte-Rôtie. In these vineyards of over 2400 years old you can still see the small terraced walls characteristic of the Roman period. Etienne Guigal arrived in this region in 1923 at the age of 14. He made wine over 67 vintages and, at the beginning of his career, participated in the development of the Vidal-Fleury establishment.

The Guigal family owns vineyards in Condrieu and in the Côte-Rôtie with illustrious plots producing wines such as ‘La Doriane’ in Condrieu, the famous growths of the Côte-Rôtie ‘La Mouline’, ‘La Turque’ and ‘La Landonne’, Côte Rôtie Château d’Ampuis, Hermitage ‘Ex-Voto’, produced only in the great vintages and Saint-Joseph ‘Lieu-Dit Saint-Joseph’ in red and white, as well as the famous Saint-Joseph red « Vignes de l’Hospice ». These wines have each become flagships of their appellations.

Grape Variety

Viognier 55%, Roussanne 20%, Marsanne 10%, Clairette blanche 10%, Bourboulenc 5%

Alcohol by Volume

ABV 13.5%

Winemaker's Notes

A well-rounded wine with elegance, strength and balance. Yellow gold in colour, clear and brilliant. Freshness on the nose marked by the distinctive aromas of Viognier ;white flowers, apricot, acacia and white peach. A fruity palate with plenty of richness and body.

Brune et Blonde de Guigal Côte-Rôtie

Origin: Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France

From plots on steep slopes, this wine combines vines from Côte Blonde (Silicone limestone soil) and Côte Brune (soil rich in iron oxide). Across both plots the average age of vines is 35 years yielding 37 Hl/hectare.

Vinification

Fermentation in closed stainless steel tanks. Automatic punching down and temperature controlled during 3-week fermentation. Ageing is for 36 months in oak barrels of which half will be new oak.

Grape Variety

Syrah/Shiraz 96%, Viognier 4%

Alcohol by Volume

ABV 13.0%

Winemaker's Notes

Dark ruby red colour. Spices, red berries and delicate oak aromas. Round soft tannins on the pallete. Aromas of rasberry, blackberry and vanilla. Overall balance between scarcely perceptible acidity and tannins which add ageing potential and softened by long ageing in oak

Côtes du Rhône Guigal

Origin: Rhône, France

From varied soils accross the Rhône: sediment, limestone, granite, Pebbles and Alluvia. Average age of vine is 35 years producing a yield of 41 HI/ha.

Vinification

Traditional winemaking methods, temperature controlled fermentation, long soaking on the skins. Maturation is 1½ years in oak foudres.

Grape Variety

Grenache/Garnacha 52%, Syrah/Shiraz 45%, Mourvèdre 3%

Alcohol by Volume

ABV 14.0%

Winemaker's Notes

Deep, dark red in colour. Fresh fruit aromas with red and black berries. The palate is full, powerful and racy with rounded and smooth tannins. A full bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine. Full with a soft finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit. Goes well with cold meats, meat, game bird and cheese.

E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis

Origin: Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France

The vineyard comprises of various soils made up of limestone and granite. The vines are approximately 50 years old.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested and pressed. Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aged for 38 months in new oak barrels.

Grape Variety

Syrah/Shiraz 93%, Viognier 7%

Winemaker's Notes

Deep red in colour with purple reflections. The nose is expressive and intense with aromas of black fruits, spices and oak. Concentrated and structured, the palate is powerful with flavours of plum, blackberry and vanilla.