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Guigal
GuigalEtienne Guigal, the undisputed figurehead of Rhône wines, was founded in Ampuis in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, who was involved in the development of the Vidal-Fleury establishments at the start of his career. His son, Marcel Guigal, joined him in 1961. Thanks to his hard work and perseverance, the establishments Guigal in 1984, which nevertheless retained its own identity and commercial autonomy. 

Philippe Guigal, oenologist, is the third generation to continue the family tradition of producing great Rhône wines. The Guigals work as a family to develop this prestigious Rhone House. From generation to generation, rigorous selection and excellence in winemaking have enabled the house to Guigal wines to present each year real references in the prestigious Rhone Valley appellations: Côte-RôtieCondrieu, Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Gigondas, Crozes-HermitageTavel, Côtes-du-Rhône... The Guigal wines must be part of your ideal cellar!

Guigal, a great Rhone Valley estate

At the head of several hectares of vines in prestigious appellations such as Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage or Saint-JosephGuigal is best known for its famous wines of Côte-Rotie. Although the estate was founded by Marcel Guigal, it was only when his son took over at the age of 17, after his sudden death, that the estate grew and has continued to produce exceptional wines ever since. The style of Guigal's great wines can be recognized by the characteristic woody taste that defines its finest cuvées. The house of Guigal is known for ageing its wines over a period of two years. This maturation in barrel and then in cask produces velvety, weathered wines, but certain vintages can be more or less woody.

Grands crus with character

The Côte Brune and Côte Blonde terroirs, planted on steep slopes, are rich in schist and iron oxide. Combined with exceptional sunshine, these vineyards produce some of the world's finest wines. Côte Rotie Guigal wines such as "La Turque" or "La Mouline". Made exclusively from Syrah or Viognier grapes, Guigal's wines are very dark and rich in tannins. Visit Château d'AmpuisGuigal's flagship wine is produced on historic vineyards. The house is a listed historic monument, and is known for having been home to many kings and queens of France. Ampuis is the cradle of Côte-Rôtie wines, and it's here that exceptional vintages such as the Château d'Ampuis 2015 which is a true sign of the vineyard's tendency to give up breeding in favor of terroir. It's a powerful, fleshy wine of rare complexity that has earned the estate a reputation for the quality of its Côte-Rôtie wines. Château d'Ampuis is available in several terroir versions: Le Clos, La Garde, La Grande Plantée, La Pommière, Le Pavillon Rouge, Le Mouin and La Viria, all wines of exceptional finesse and purity.

Wines for laying down

La Côte-Rôtie Guigal Brune et Blonde 2016 offers a most expressive nose with aromas of red and black fruits such as blackberry, raspberry and hints of sweet spices such as vanilla. It's a delicate wine that just needs to age quietly for several years to reveal its full potential.

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E. Guigal - Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit rouge 2022

94-96/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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90-92/100 Vinous

powerful
freshness
model of success

"A perfect blend of freshness and power".

"Saint Joseph Lieu-Dit 2022 comes from one of the appellation's greatest lieux-dits and has been aged entirely in French oak. This medium- to full-bodied, ripe, concentrated and beautifully structured Saint Joseph offers plenty of red and black fruit, some Provencal herbs, spices and fleshy nuances, ripe tannins and a beautiful finish. This expressive, beautifully balanced wine will shine for 15 years if stored well." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)

E. Guigal - Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit blanc 2023

95/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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92/100 James Suckling

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marsanne
complex
gracious
goat's cheese

"A pure success!

Saint-Joseph "Lieu-dit" comes from the "Saint-Joseph" cadastral vineyard that gave its name to the appellation. This is a uniquely expressive white, with fleshy fruit on the palate and an elegant, balanced structure. This cuvée offers a beautiful harmony between a vast aromatic palette and the fatness so characteristic of this Saint-Joseph.

E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis 2019

97/100 Bettane & Desseauve

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97/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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96/100 James Suckling

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94-96/100 Robert Parker

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95/100 Vinous

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94/100 Decanter

syrah
silky
rarity

"A complex Côte Rôtie from 7 different parcels".

"At the top of the Côte Rôties, the 2019 Côte Rôtie Château d'Ampuis is still a brilliant wine that, in recent years, has almost rivaled wines from single vineyards. Don't believe me? Put it in a blind range and let me know the results. The 2019 is absolutely brilliant, and I'd compare it to the best vintages of this vintage [...]. Superb aromas of ripe red and black fruits, tapenade, iron with hints of game, meat and flowers come through on the nose, and this beauty hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a seamless, structured mouthfeel, gorgeous but substantial tannins, and a great finish. [...]" (Jeb Dunnuck 2024) - Wooden case delivery on orders of 12 bottles of this wine.

E. Guigal - Côtes du Rhône rouge 2021

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4/5 (1 review)

90/100 James Suckling

elegant
best seller
quality-price

"The house's signature cuvee, it stands out for its high-end character in all vintages.

"A juicy, fruity red with aromas of black cherries, red berries and sweet spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. The palate has a bright fruity character with a playful finish and a touch of spice. Enjoy now. (James Suckling 2024)

E. Guigal - Côtes du Rhône blanc 2023

90/100 James Suckling

fruity
aperitif
small price

"A quality reference at an affordable price... Go for it!"

"An aromatic white Côtes-du-Rhône with lots of floral aromas, particularly roses. Ripe and medium-bodied. Long, creamy finish with a touch of fine tannins to balance it all out. A Viognier-based cuvee with small amounts of Grenache blanc and Roussanne. To be enjoyed as soon as it's released. (James Suckling 2024)

E. Guigal - Crozes-Hermitage blanc 2021

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4/5 (1 review)

90/100 James Suckling

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89/100 Jeb Dunnuck

rich
elegant
white flowers

"Freshness, fruit and generosity for a white of sublime quality".

"A charming, mellow, well-balanced blend of 95% Marsanne and 5% Roussanne. Notes of stone fruit, white flowers and herbs. Medium-bodied with a delicate texture. Linear and balanced with a delicious finish. Enjoy now. (James Suckling 2024)

E. Guigal - Crozes-Hermitage rouge 2021

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4.5/5 (2 reviews)

91/100 James Suckling

syrah
beautiful finish
red meat

"Perfect northern expression of Syrah".

"A typical Crozes-Hermitage, in the register of the appellation's light wines, but with the juicy heather character one expects from this appellation. The supple tannins underline the whole very well. Lots of dried herbs on the finish. Enjoy now. (James Suckling 2024)

E. Guigal - Condrieu 2021

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5/5 (1 review)

93/100 James Suckling

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16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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91/100 Vinous

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91/100 Jeb Dunnuck

viognier
smooth
freshness

"Remarkable aromatic purity, embellished by a suave roundness".

"It's bursting with fresh aromas of peach and apricot with hints of toast and rose. This impressive Condrieu has an excellent balance of fruit, fine tannins and lively acidity on the full-bodied palate. Aged in new oak barrels (30%) and stainless steel tanks (70%). Enjoy or keep. (James Suckling 2023)

E. Guigal - Condrieu La Doriane 2022

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95/100 Vinous

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16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

viognier
rarity
treasure

"Abundant aromas of ripe fruit and orange blossom for incredible intensity!"

"The fabulous Condrieu La Doriane 2022 unfurls pronounced aromas of quince, apricot, vanilla, yellow apple, lemon peel and cedar. Hints of spring flowers and melon add further layers. Juicy and layered, this exceptional 2022 shows remarkable inner energy and balance. It's neither fat nor heavy, but on the contrary totally fresh and refined, and finishes with notes of stone fruit and floral persistence." (Vinous 2023) - Delivery in wooden cases for orders of 12 bottles of this wine.

E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2020

98-100/100 Robert Parker

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98-100/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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97-100/100 Vinous

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18/20 Jancis Robinson

black fruits
mad charm
sumptuous

"Praise from the press for this cuvée embodying all the greatness of the estate".

"I think the star of the show in 2020 will be the Côte Rôtie La Landonne 2020, and it's a wine I can't wait to taste in bottle. It's slightly more elegant and supple than the huge 2019, but it has a similar style in its extravagant aromas and flavors of dark fruit, truffle, game, iron and smoked meat. This is a powerful, full-bodied, concentrated Côte Rôtie to forget for 8-10 years, but if you want to taste a truly excellent young La Landonne, this might be it, given its incredible fruit and texture." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024 ). - Delivery in individual wooden cases for all orders of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).

E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2020

97-99/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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96-99/100 Vinous

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96/100 Decanter

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17,5+/20 Jancis Robinson

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94-96+/100 Robert Parker

elegant
purity
great care

"Diamant brut with pronounced notes of spices and black fruit... One of the estate's jewels!"

"The 2020 Côte-Rôtie La Turque promises to be formidable. Bold and supremely complex, it opens with expressive nuances of mocha, ripe black fruits, dried meat, pencil shavings and cedar wood. Refreshing acidity balances the high concentration of flavors, all framed by a firm but polished tannic corset. In short, the 2020 La Turque is a wine of class and precision, endowed with remarkable inner energy and verticality." ( Vinous 2023). - Delivery in individual wooden cases for all orders of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).

E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2020

97+/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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96-98/100 Vinous

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95/100 Decanter

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17,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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93-95/100 Robert Parker

purity
voluptuous
great wine

"Only a few bottles for this prestigious and exceptional cuvée".

"The 2020 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline is spectacular, blending orange peel, dried meat, crushed stones, violets, raspberry and cedar with a touch of espresso. Mentholated nuances complete the seductive aromatic profile. Tight, soft-tasting tannins frame this exceptional La Mouline, which manages to combine elegance and power in a remarkable way. I can't wait to taste it once it's bottled". (Vinous 2023). - Delivery in individual wooden cases for all orders of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).

E. Guigal - Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice 2021

91-93/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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90/100 Vinous

syrah
powerful
red meat

"This Saint-Joseph has all the elegance of its appellation, making it an ambassador of choice!

"The Saint Joseph Vignes De L'Hospice 2021, [...] should be among the best wines of the appellation and could also be one of the most enduring of the vintage. Blackcurrant, graphite, smoky earth and a lovely granite-like minerality define the aromas, and the wine is medium-bodied, with a concentrated, elegant mouthfeel and exceptional length." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024). - Delivery in wooden cases for orders of 12 bottles of this wine.

E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde de Guigal 2020

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3.8/5 (4 reviews)

95/100 James Suckling

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93/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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91-93/100 Robert Parker

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16+/20 Jancis Robinson

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92/100 Vinous

silky
concentrate
cuvée phare

"A benchmark for the appellation, cut with great precision".

"Although characterized by dark forest berries, this wine has such floral and mineral freshness that it's delightful! Concentrated and very precise, the interaction between oak, fine tannins and fruit aromas on the palate is perfect. This wine has just been bottled and will benefit from aeration or decanting. Cuvée composed of 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier. Aged in 50% new and 50% used barrels for three years. To be enjoyed now, but preferably from 2024 onwards". (James Suckling 2023)

E. Guigal - Gigondas 2020

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4.5/5 (4 reviews)

92/100 James Suckling

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91-93/100 Robert Parker

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16+/20 Jancis Robinson

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90-92/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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90/100 RVF

spicy
powerful
balanced
simmered meat

"Here's an excellent introduction to Gigondas, with the richness and spice, as well as the ample tannins we've come to expect from this appellation. The finish is long and well-structured, with excellent balance. A cuvée of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre aged entirely in oak foudre. To enjoy or to keep. (James Suckling 2023)