Tasting Notes
Colour: Golden yellow.
Aroma: Aromas of white flowers such as hawthorn blossom and acacia. Delicate oak.
Palate : Fine and elegant. Full body, round and rich. Remarkable freshness with all the finesse and richness of the appellation. Pairs well with white meats and cheese.
Grape Varieties: 95 % Marsanne, 5 % Roussanne.
Aging: 12 months partly in oak.
Awards: 90pts – Wine Spectator
History of E. Guigal
E. Guigal is one of the most notable wine producers in the Rhône Valley. It was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, a village near the famous roasted slopes of the Côte Rôtie,with a long history of winegrowing, and today has plots throughout the Rhône. Guigal makes wines from classic Mediterranean varieties like Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, although the focus has always been on Syrah and Côte Rôtie.
The company’s sizeable holdings run the length of the valley, encompassing Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Gigondas, Condrieu and Chateauneuf-du-Pape, making wines in each, as well as a couple of Côte du Rhône wines. However, Guigal’s most notable wines – La Landonne, La Turque and La Mouline – are all from Côte Rôtie, and are some of the most sought-after wines in the region. In fact, all three have had 100-point Robert Parker scores for multiple vintages.
