E. Guigal : Hermitage 2021

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

Serving and cellaring

For optimal enjoyment, serve between 60.8°F and 64.4°F. This wine can improve in the cellar until around 2030.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine pairs beautifully with red meats, lamb, and cheeses.

The elegance and complexity of a red Hermitage

The estate

Founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in the commune of Ampuis, the Domaine E. Guigal was taken over by his son Marcel in 1961. Today, the third generation preserves the tradition and principles of this prestigious Rhône family Maison.

Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage: the E. Guigal estate cultivates a diverse set of vineyards across multiple appellations, forming a collection of Rhône wines of impeccable excellence.

Over the years, Maison E. Guigal has seen remarkable growth, notably acquiring the prestigious Château d'Ampuis in 1995, 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

A benchmark of excellence among Hermitage wines, this cuvée comes from the lieux-dits Beaumes, Méal, Bessards, and Hermite. Averaging 30 years of age, the vines thrive on clay-limestone silt and sandy-gravelly soils.

Winemaking and aging

Carefully managed alcoholic fermentations with controlled temperatures. After a 5-week maceration, this Rhône wine matures for about 36 months in oak barrels, half of which are new.

Grape variety

Syrah (100%).