E. Guigal : Crozes-Hermitage 2020

The roundness and richness of a white Crozes-Hermitage wine signed E. Guigal

The property

The E. Guigal Estate was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, in Ampuis. His son, Marcel, took over in 1961. Today, the 3rd generation continues the legacy and values of this iconic family house in the Rhône Valley.

Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, the E. Guigal estate oversees a mosaic of vineyards located in numerous appellations that form a range of Rhône Valley wines of impeccable quality.

Over the vintages, the E. Guigal house has experienced strong growth, notably becoming the owner in 1995 of the famous Château d’Ampuis, as well as several wine estates (Jean-Louis Grippat, Domaine de Vallouit, Domaine de Bonserine or even Château de Nalys, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

The vineyard

This cuvée is a wine from the Rhône Valley partly from the old vineyard of Domaine L. de Vallouit, taken over in 2001 by E. Guigal. About 25 years old, the vines resting on pebbly, warm and filtering soils are partly planted on hillsides.

Vinification and aging

After the harvest, the grapes undergo traditional vinification. Control of fermentation temperatures around 18°C. The aging of this Crozes-Hermitage white wine is about 9 months, part of which is in wood.

Blend

Marsanne (95%)
Roussanne (5%)

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2020 Crozes-Hermitage from E. Guigal

Tasting

Color
The color is adorned with an elegant golden yellow hue.

Nose
The nose exudes notes of white flowers such as hawthorn and acacia.

Palate
Fresh and round, the palate combines finesse, richness and generosity.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 10°C and 12°C.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs wonderfully with white meats and cheeses.