90/100
James Suckling
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"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)
Features
Estate
Guigal
Vintage
2023
Designation
Côtes du Rhône
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
60% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 8% Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc, 2% Grenache blanc
Terroirs
Very varied soils made up of sediments and granitic limestones
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Traditional with controlled alcoholic fermentation temperatures around 18°C
Breeding
In stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright, clear, golden yellow colour
Nose
Fresh, marked by the distinctive aromatic expression of Viognier, with aromas of white flowers, apricot, acacia and white peach.
Mouth
Fruity with lots of fat and richness, a complete wine combining elegance, power and balance.
Serve
At about 10°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with a variety of starters, fish, Asian cuisine...
Guigal
Côtes du Rhône
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)
About the domain :
Marcel and Philippe Guigal work together to run this fine family business, which since 2017 has expanded southwards into Châteauneuf-du-Pape (77 hectares owned), to be complemented in spring 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d'Aquéria. And still the rich parcel of land in Côte Rotie, Condrieu, Saint Joseph and Hermitage. Enthusiasts can enjoy some of the valley's finest cuvées, not forgetting the brilliant Côtes-du-Rhône, in all three colors, and Tavel, Philippe's favorite cru.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
In addition to its côte-rôtie, hermitage and condrieu "treasures", Maison Guigal owns two fine parcels of saint-joseph: the lieu-dit "Saint-Joseph", which gave its name to the appellation, and the Vignes de l'Hospice planted on a steep granite hillside, already spotted by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon and with a geological formation similar to the famous colline des Bessards in hermitage.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Estate rated 5*Stars (Outstanding production)
About the domain :
An emblematic figure in the Northern Rhône, Marcel Guigal is both a major wine merchant and a great owner. Under this second hat, he manages famous Côte Rôtie crus such as La Mouline, La Turque and La Landonne, not to mention La Doriane in Condrieu. A tireless worker with a tireless intellectual curiosity, he succeeded his father, Etienne. Philippe Guigal, oenologist and representative of the third generation, carries on the work in duo with his father, still based on this property-trading duality. Vinification of the northern appellations all takes place at Ampuis.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated ***** (Exceptional)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
The most emblematic house in the northern Rhône Valley needs no introduction. Under this name, we bring together the cuvées from our own vineyards, which we separate from our trading activities. We thus find the famous Côte-Rôtie trio: La Mouline, La Turque and La Landonne; the first two are brands, the last a registered terroir. Added to these are the Château d'Ampuis cuvée and the Condrieu La Doriane. In addition to these star crus, there's the cuvée Vignes de l'Hospice, a Saint Joseph located on a magnificent terroir, as well as a few large plots in Hermitage from which the cuvée Ex-Voto is made. Marcel Guigal is ably supported by his son Philippe, who seems to be gently inflecting the style of the wines, with ageing that seems a little less dominant. Needless to say, all these wines are made for long ageing.
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 90/100
About the wine:
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 quantities of Grenache blanc and Roussanne. To be enjoyed as soon as it is released.
Jeb Dunnuck
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