E. Guigal Gigondas

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Description

E. Guigal Gigondas is a red Rhone wine made from grapes grown in the commune of Gigondas in the Vaucluse, southern Rhone.

Guigal Wines was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in the village of Ampuis. His son, Marcel, took over from his father in 1961. The Guigal family owns vineyards in Condrieu and in the Côte-Rôtie with illustrious plots in many famous appellations. The wines are made and aged at 12th century Chateau d’Ampuis located in the northern Rhone. In the summer of 2003, to improve quality and control over all aspects of winemaking, Guigal opened an onsite cooperage. The cooperage at the Château d’Ampuis works in partnership with the cooperage at Chagny managed by Seguin Moreau.

The grapes for E. Guigal Gigondas are sourced from vineyards with an average vine age of 40 years old. The wine is vinified in the traditional manner with an extended period of maceration. The wine is aged for 2 years on French oak foudres, 50% of which is new.

E. Guigal Gigondas is a blend of around 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre.

This wine is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

About Gigondas

Gigondas is predominantly a red wine appellation although there is a small amount of rosé produced and white wines have been permitted since 2022). Gigondas is often colloquially known as the “little brother” of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Guigal Gigondas is known for its ageing potential. While it can be enjoyed relatively young (about 3-5 years after the vintage), it often improves with age, developing more complex flavours and a smoother texture over 10-15 years or more.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Purple.
Nose: Intense nose dominated by peach and apricot with liquorice and notes of undergrowth.
Palate: Generous, powerful and full-bodied with a long elegant finish.
Overall: A frank attack, racy with soft tannic structure.

Food Pairing

Best with red meat, game and cheese. Think lamb, beef, or game, stews, casseroles Matches well with root vegetables, mushrooms, and herbs like thyme and rosemary.

Good with aged cheeses such as Gouda or Cheddar.

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