E. Guigal : Crozes-Hermitage 2021

Characteristics and tasting advice for E. Guigal’s 2021 Crozes-Hermitage

Tasting

Appearance
Very dark, deep color.

Nose
Aromas of small red fruits (cherry, strawberry) lifted by delicate oaky notes.

Palate
A palate structured by a well-framed tannic backbone, accented with bud, blackcurrant, and vanilla.

Serving

For optimal enjoyment, serve between 61 and 64 °F.

Food and wine pairing

Ideal with red meats, especially game, as well as cheeses.

A generous and vibrant red wine from Crozes-Hermitage

The estate

Founded in 1946 in Ampuis by Etienne Guigal, E. Guigal saw his son Marcel take over in 1961. Today, the 3rd generation carries on the heritage and values of this emblematic family-owned Rhône Valley House. Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage: E. Guigal cultivates a mosaic of vineyards across numerous appellations, offering a range of wines of impeccable quality. Over the vintages, E. Guigal has grown significantly, notably becoming the owner in 1995 of the renowned Château d’Ampuis, as well as several wine estates (Jean-Louis Grippat, Domaine de Vallouit, Domaine de Bonserine, and Château de Nalys in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

The vineyard

This Crozes-Hermitage cuvée comes from clay-silt and sandy-gravel soils. The vines, around 35 years old and mostly hillside-planted, are primarily located in the villages of Gervans, Mercurol, Larnage, and Crozes-Hermitage.

Winemaking and aging

Traditional harvesting and winemaking, with temperature control during alcoholic fermentation. Maceration for this Rhône Valley wine lasts around three weeks.

Blend

Syrah (100%).