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E. Guigal - Tavel 2016
- Producer E. Guigal
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Blend
15% Cinsault
10% Clairette
60% Grenache
5% Other
10% Syrah - Country France
- Region Rhone Valley
- Appellation Tavel
- UPC 3 53665 048100 7
Wine
Situated across the Rhone River from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the vineyards of Tavel produce France's finest rose wine. Grenache and Cinsault dominate the blend, with smaller amounts of Syrah and Mourvedre, and occasionally white grapes such as Clairette and Bourbolenc.
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.
Vinification
This wine is composed of 60% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 10% Clairette, 10% Syrah and the balance from other local grape varieties. Guigal buys selectively from six estates and produce the wine in Ampuis. The
juice is drawn off the skins after an 8-12 hour maceration and the wine undergoes a temperature-controlled fermentation. Following fermentation the wine ages in stainless steel tanks for 6 months.