Guigal own and operate the most distinguished vineyards, specializing in some of the great growths of Côte-Rôtie. Syrah, Mourverdre and Grenache are collated from illustrious appellations along the Côtes du Rhône, to be matured in traditional oak foudres, coopered within the walls of the ancient Château d'Ampuis.

$1999each $237DOZEN EACH DOZEN The Guigal domain was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in the ancient village of Ampuis, home to the wines of the Côte-Rôtie. Around these double millenium vineyards, you can still see the small terraced walls of Roman times. A mostly Syrah wine with about a third of Mourvedre and smaller portion of Grenache grown to good vineyards of varied soil types, sedimentery and limestone, granite, pebbles and alluvia. Average age of these fully mature vines is thirty five years. The traditional local winemaking methods are employed to this day, combined with temperature controlled fermentation and extended period of soaking on skins. Matured for up to eighteen months in a selection of well seasoned oak foudres.

A deep, dark red colour. Nose of fresh red fruits with berries and spice. Full round and racy palate supported by smooth tannins and background oak. The long finish delivering plenty of elegance, finesse and lingering fruit. A fully bodied, rich and intensly aromatic wine, in classic Cotes-du-Rhone styling, offering top quality year in and year out. Guigal Rouge is the ideal accompaniement to meats, game and pasta dishes, pizza and tapas.