E. Guigal - St. Joseph - Red2014
RED WINE
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Producer
E. Guigal
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Blend
100% Syrah
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Country
France
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Region
Rhone Valley
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Appellation
Saint-Joseph
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UPC
7 90559 16100 9
Technical Details
Estate
The firm of E. Guigal, located in Ampuis, was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal. Since 1961 his son Marcel has led the estate, and his unparalleled work ethic and dedication to quality have brought attention to Cote-Rotie and other appellations throughout the Rhone that were in danger of being lost, and lifted the Guigal wines to the pinnacle of the wine world. Today, Marcel’s son Philippe serves as Director and Oenologist, continuing the tradition of leadership in the Rhone Valley and uncompromising excellence.
Winery Technical Data
Soil type: Limestone, sand and pebbles.
Grape variety: 100 % Syrah.
Average age of vines: 20 to 50 years. The vines are mainly situated in the communes of Tournon and Sarras.
Winemaking: Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at high temperatures.
Ageing: Around 16 months in second wine oak barrels.
Average yield: 40 Hl/hectare.
Tasting
Eye: Dark red with violet tints.
Nose: Powerful nose dominated by red berries and delicate oak aromas.
Palate: Powerful attack. Round and supple tannins.
Overall
Eye : Dark red with violets tints. Nose : Powerful nose dominated by red berries and delicate oak aromas. Palate : Powerful attack. Round and supple tannins.
Our comment
This wine is produced from grapes from the two estates of Jean-Louis GRIPPAT and VALLOUIT as well from grapes and wines purchased in the trade.
Vintages 2014
Consumption
A boire/a garder
Serving temperature
16 Celsius to 18 Celsius.
Ageing potential
10 years
Food and wine matching
Red meat and cheese.