E. Guigal : Côtes du Rhône 2022

The freshness and smoothness of a Côtes du Rhône white wine

The estate

Domaine E. Guigal was founded in 1946 in Ampuis by Etienne Guigal. His son, Marcel, took over in 1961. Today, the third generation continues the heritage and values of this emblematic Rhône Valley family estate.

Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage: the E. Guigal estate oversees a mosaic of vineyards placed in numerous appellations which make up a range of Rhône Valley wines of irreproachable quality.

Over the vintages, the E. Guigal house has seen huge development, notably becoming the owner in 1995 of the famous Château d’Ampuis, as well as many other winegrowing estates (Jean-Louis Grippat, domaine de Vallouit, Domaine de Bonserine and Château de Nalys, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

The vineyard

This 2022 from E. Guigal is a Côtes du Rhône wine that stems from vines aged on average 25 years old planted on very varied soils made up of sediment and granite limestone.

Winemaking and ageing

Traditional vinification with alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature of 18°C. The ageing of this Rhône Valley wine took place in stainless steel vats.

Blend

Viognier (60%)
Roussanne (15%)
Marsanne (10%)
Clairette (8%)
Bourboulenc (5%)
Grenache blanc (2%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Côtes du Rhône 2022 blanc from E. Guigal

Tasting

Colour
The clear colour is a shining pale yellow with silver highlights.

Nose
Fresh and aromatic, the nose releases notes of white flowers, apricot, acacia and white peach thanks to its majority grape variety, Viognier.

Palate
Rich and mineral, the palate has a lovely fruity expression.

Storage

This wine can be enjoyed today, and can be laid down until around 2025.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve at around 10°C.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs perfectly with Asian cuisine, various entrées and fish.