E. Guigal - Gigondas

93 points - The Wine Advocate
93 points - The Wine Advocate
92 points - The Wine Advocate
E. Guigal - Gigondas - 2019 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

E. Guigal - Gigondas

93 points - The Wine Advocate
93 points - The Wine Advocate
92 points - The Wine Advocate
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Guigal sources its Gigondas from 15 suppliers, some of whom the house has worked with since before the appellation became a cru in 1971. The 2020 Gigondas continues this line, boasting gently floral aromas and plenty of raspberry fruit. It's full-bodied, lush and already easy to drink, but it seems to have plenty of stuffing to get it through at least a decade.
Marked by scents of Provence herbs, cherries and blueberries, the 2019 Gigondas is another successful example of this Southern Rhône appellation. Full-bodied and concentrated, it's rich and velvety in feel, with a long finish.
Guigal's 2016 Gigondas offers up a luscious mouthful of pomegranate and raspberry fruit. Sourced from higher elevations within the appellation, it's full-bodied and velvety, but it retains a paradoxical sense of lightness and remains easy to drink, adding hints of garrigue on the finish.
Type:
Red
Country:
France
Region:
Rhone
Appellation:
Gigondas
Producer:
E. Guigal
Grapes/Blend:
Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
Ageing:
2 years in oak foudres of which 50% is new oak.
ABV:
14.5%
Pairing Sugesstions:
Lamb, Game Birds, Beef, Venison, Root Vegetables, Mushrooms

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E. Guigal

The Northern Rhône wine region exploded in popularity in the mid 80’s and it was really down to two people, Etienne Guigal and Robert Parker. Etienne took over...
The Northern Rhône wine region exploded in popularity in the mid 80’s and it was really down to two people, Etienne Guigal and Robert Parker. Etienne took over the vineyard in 1946, but it was his promotional efforts of the region combined with Robert Parker that put his wine on the map. Soon the Rhône Valley became famous as a wine region producing some of the most seductively elegant and aromatic wines in the world, Guigal’s Côte Rôtie being one of them.

E.Guigal is truly a family business with Marcel, Etienne’s son, taking over the business in 1961 with the help of wife Bernadette and today their son Phillipe and wife Eve represent the third generation of this iconic property.

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Wine has been produced in the Rhône Valley for over 500 years, with some of its vineyards being amongst the oldest in France. Syrah rules over the south...
Wine has been produced in the Rhône Valley for over 500 years, with some of its vineyards being amongst the oldest in France. Syrah rules over the south with a mix of Mediterranean grapes, while in the north, the two stars are Hermitage – grown on an imposing granite hillside above the town of Tain and best put away in the back of the cellar for a decade – and Côte-Rôtie, a star appellation made famous by Guigal's single-vineyard wines, yet also home to dozens of fine producers as yet less well known. The sheer hillsides overlooking the river have to be terraced to make production possible.

St Joseph and Cornas also provide wines of weight and worth, but the best source for good value is Crozes-Hermitage, a satellite appellation which has come alive in the last few years with the arrival of young blood.

The river valley widens out south of Valence into Côtes du Rhône country on the windy alluvial plains and the lower slopes of the hills. It is a most imposing sight during the cold, clear, blue skies of Mistral conditions. The best of the wine villages of the Côtes du Rhône have been promoted to their own appellations - Vinsobres, Vacqueyras - close in quality to the better known Gigondas.

The king of the southern Rhône is Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Here the galets roulés, rounded rocks from the ancient river bed, provide the context for gloriously rich red wines that are redolent of the heat and herbs of the south, and enhanced by the complexity which comes from blending several grape varieties. Thirteen are permitted in all, but Grenache usually dominates, along with Syrah and Mourvèdre in support. A fine vintage needs eight to 10 years cellaring for best results.

If your taste runs to fuller, richer, relatively exotic white wines, then perhaps a white Hermitage or Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Rhône Valley would suit better, or else a marvellously perfumed, heady Condrieu - headquarters of the Viognier grape.
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Gigondas

Gigondas

Gigondas is a small wine-producing village located in the southern Rhône Valley of France. The region has a long history of winemaking, dating back to the Roman era....

Gigondas is a small wine-producing village located in the southern Rhône Valley of France. The region has a long history of winemaking, dating back to the Roman era. The vineyards of Gigondas are situated on the foothills of the Dentelles de Montmirail, a stunning mountain range that provides a unique terroir for the wines produced here.

The wines of Gigondas are known for their rich, full-bodied character and intense fruit flavors. They are made primarily from the Grenache grape, which is blended with other varieties such as Syrah and Mourvèdre to create complex and balanced wines. The wines of Gigondas are typically aged for several years in oak barrels, which adds depth and complexity to the final product.

The production of Gigondas wines is strictly regulated by the French government, and only wines that meet certain criteria can be labeled as Gigondas. These criteria include the grape varieties used, the minimum alcohol content, and the aging process. As a result, Gigondas wines are considered to be of the highest quality and are highly sought after by wine enthusiasts around the world.

If you are looking for a rich and complex wine with intense fruit flavors, Gigondas is an excellent choice. Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or a casual drinker, you are sure to appreciate the unique character and quality of these exceptional wines. So why not try a bottle of Gigondas today and experience the best that the Rhône Valley has to offer?

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