E. Guigal : Gigondas 2021

Characteristics and tasting advice for E. Guigal’s 2021 Gigondas

Tasting

Appearance
Beautiful, elegant purple hue.

Nose
Intense aromas of stone fruits and forest floor, highlighted by notes of licorice.

Palate
Generous and rounded, the palate shows fine yet robust tannins, stretching into an elegant, lingering finish.

Serving

For optimal enjoyment, serve between 60.8 and 64.4 °F.

Cellaring

Excellent aging potential: cellar until around 2030.

Food and wine pairings

An ideal partner for red meats, game, and cheeses.

The indulgence and balance of a red wine from the Rhône Valley

The estate

Domaine E. Guigal was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis. His son, Marcel, succeeded him in 1961. Today, the third generation perpetuates the heritage and values of this iconic family-owned Rhône Valley house. Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage: E. Guigal cultivates a mosaic of vineyards spread across numerous appellations, composing a range of Rhône Valley wines of impeccable quality.

Over the vintages, Maison E. Guigal has grown significantly, 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, and Château de Nalys in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

Vineyard

This Gigondas wine comes from vines around 40 years old, planted on soils of ancient alluvium and red clay, sometimes stony on the hillsides.

Winemaking and aging

After harvest, the grapes undergo a long maceration. Aging lasts 2 years in oak foudres, 50% of which are new.

Grape varieties

Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%), and Mourvèdre (10%).