E. Guigal : Côtes du Rhône 2021

A powerful and balanced white wine from the Côtes du Rhône

The estate

The E. Guigal Domaine 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 watches over a mosaic of vineyards located in numerous appellations that form a range of wines of impeccable quality.

Over the vintages, the E. Guigal house has experienced strong development, 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 the Château de Nalys, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

The vineyard

This 2021 cuvée from E. Guigal is a wine from the Côtes du Rhône made from vines about 25 years old grown on very varied soils made up of sediments and granitic limestones.

Vinification and aging

Traditional vinifications with control of alcoholic fermentation temperatures around 18°C. The aging of this wine from the Rhône Valley is carried out in stainless steel tanks.

Blend

Viognier
Roussanne
Marsanne
Clairette
Bourboulenc
Grenache blanc

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2021 Côtes du Rhône from E. Guigal

Tasting

Color
Bright and clear, the color is a beautiful golden yellow.

Nose
Fresh, the aromatic bouquet perfectly expresses its majority grape variety, the viognier, offering notes of white flowers, apricot, acacia and white peach.

Palate
The palate is fruity, rich and creamy.

Storage

Can be tasted today, the significant aging potential of this white wine promises an evolution until around 2024.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve at around 10°C.

Food and wine pairings

This wine is the ideal partner for Asian cuisine, various starters and fish.