E. Guigal : Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from E. Guigal

Tasting

Color
A beautiful dark and intense red color, revealing a great depth.

Nose
A bouquet marked by spices and ripe red fruits, with a delicate touch of jam.

Palate
The palate reveals silky tannins, combined with a beautiful complexity and controlled power. Rich and generous, the palate reveals flavors of juicy plums, pits, and vibrant red fruits.

A harmonious and delicate Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine

The property

The Domain E. Guigal was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, in Ampuis. His son, Marcel, took over in 1961. Today, the 3rd generation perpetuates the heritage and values of this iconic family house of the Rhône Valley.

Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, the E. Guigal domain oversees a mosaic of vineyards located in numerous appellations that form a range of wine of impeccable quality.

Over the vintages, the E. Guigal house has experienced strong development, 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 or even the Château de Nalys, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

The vineyard

The Châteauneuf-du-Pape cuvée from E. Guigal comes from a vineyard with rolled pebble soils and rich in red clays, thus offering wines from the Rhône Valley with an inimitable style.

Vinification and aging

After the harvest, the grapes undergo traditional vinification. Maceration for nearly 3 weeks. This Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine is aged in vats for 36 months.

Blend

Old Grenache (70%)
Mourvèdre (15%)
Syrah (10%)
Other grape varieties (5%).