E. Guigal : Château d'Ampuis 2015

E. Guigal presents an elegant and aromatic red wine from Côte-Rôtie

The estate

The E. Guigal Estate 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 oversees 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 growth, 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 Château de Nalys, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

The vineyard

Château d'Ampuis 2015 is a Côte-Rôtie wine from a vineyard that includes among others 7 exceptional terroirs: Le Clos "Côte Blonde", La Garde "Côte Blonde", La Grande Plantée "Côte Blonde", La Pommière "Côte Brune", Le Pavillon Rouge "Côte Brune". Le Moulin "Côte Brune" La Viria "Côte Brune". Planted in the XVIth century, the vines are grown on steep terraces whose soils are mainly composed of granites (biotite granite, muscovite granite).

Vinification and aging

After the harvest, the grapes undergo vinification in closed stainless steel tanks. Fermentations then maceration for nearly 4 weeks. This Rhône Valley wine benefits from aging in oak barrels for a period of 38 months.

Blend

Syrah
Viognier

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château d'Ampuis 2015 from E. Guigal

Tasting

Color
The color is of a dark red hue, adorned with mauve reflections.

Nose
Expressive and intense, the nose presents notes of spices and black fruits that combine with the delicate aromas of wood.

Palate
The palate seduces with its aromas of prunes, blackberries and vanilla as well as its beautiful tannic structure.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 16°c and 18°c.

Storage

Château d'Ampuis 2015 from E. Guigal can be kept in cellars until around 2035 to reveal its full aromatic palette.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs ideally with red meats, game, or cheeses.