90/100
James Suckling
"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)
Features
Estate
Guigal
Vintage
2021
Designation
Côtes du Rhône
Region
Rhone
Grape varieties
50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Sols très variés constitués de sédiments, de calcaires granitiques, d'alluvions et de cailloux
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Traditionnelle avec contrôle des températures de fermentations et longues macérations
Breeding
1 an et demi en foudre de chêne
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairings
Eye
Robe rouge sombre soutenue et brillante
Nose
Fruits noirs marqués par des notes d’épices
Mouth
Vin ample, plein et racé, tanins arrondis, très enrobés mais présents en bouche, ampleur, chaleur, intensité aromatique, vin complet, bonne persistance, élégance et finesse dues à un bel équilibre entre tanins et fruits
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
S'appréciera sur de la charcuterie, des viandes, des gibiers, des fromages, les repas du quotidien...
Guigal
Rhone Coasts
Experts' opinions
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated domain (2023 guide) 5* Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around 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
Rated domain (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly rewarded 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
5* Star rated estate (Remarkable production)
About the domain:
An emblematic figure of 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 (2024 guide) 2* Stars (These very large estates, often with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, due to their consistency and the excellence of their production, should be included in the cellars of knowledgeable enthusiasts)
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 designed for long ageing.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Un rouge juteux et fruité aux arômes de cerises noires, de baies rouges et d'épices douces. Moyennement corsé avec des tanins fins. La bouche présente un caractère fruité éclatant avec une finale enjouée et une touche d'épices. A déguster dès maintenant.
Jeb Dunnuck
Domain rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. LIONEL D. Published on 17/10/2024
Un excellent rapport qualité prix a qualité constante.
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Note and review by Mme MARYVONNE B. Published on 10/12/2024
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