| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
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| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 14.5% |
Spec sheet
The wine
A red that's fantastic value for money and for pleasure, with a good deal of that character the Southern Rhône reds are famous for. A Picota cherry colour and a smoky, spicy nose, plus an abundance of fresh fruit and chocolate aromas. Medium-bodied and a flavoursome palate, fine tannins and well-gauged acidity. A long and elegant finish. An absolute delight that proves itself year after year.
What does this wine taste like?
View | Picota cherry red / Dark / Deep / Bright |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Fruit aromas / Black fruit / Spicy notes |
Mouth | Complex / Aromatic / With body / Rounded / Elegant / Smooth tannins / Long finish / Persistent / Balanced |
Drinking and storing
Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC
Food pairing
Cheeses / Cooked sausages / Any type of meat
Ratings and awards
| 2016 | 91 PK |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 91 PK |
| 2012 | 90 PK |
| 2007 | 90 PK |
PK: Parker
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Ageing period | 18 months |
|---|---|
| Type of wood | French oak |
Vineyards
| Vine age | 35 years |
|---|---|
| Soil | Limestone / Granit / Alluvial / Pebbles |
The winery
Domaine E. Guigal
E. Guigal is one of the most reputable and historic wine houses in the Rhône. Its lands boast a 24-century history, and three generations of winegrowers and winemakers have carried on the family values and the essence of the terroir to produce some of the world's most prestigious wines. The promise made to the founder, Etienne Guigal, to follow in his footsteps with firmness and determination has been more than fulfilled, and today it is Marcel and Philippe, together with their...
