E. Guigal : Ex Voto 2017

A powerful and aromatic white wine from Ermitage signed by E. Guigal

The property

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 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 and Château de Nalys, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

The vineyard

Ex Voto by E. Guigal is an Ermitage wine made from two steep plots whose old vines are 50 to 90 years old. The "Murets" plot extends over 1.6 hectares and its soils are composed of fluvio-glacial alluvium and pebbles. The small "Hermite" plot, covering 0.2 hectares, is located on a plateau of loess and sandy-clay loam.

Vinification and aging

After the harvest, the grapes are vinified in small new oak barrels. This wine from the Rhône Valley undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation.

Blend

Marsanne
Roussanne

Characteristics and tasting advice for L’Hermitage Ex Voto 2017 by E. Guigal

Tasting

Color
Bright and clear, the color is straw yellow.

Nose
Intense and powerful, the nose reveals aromas of white flowers, hawthorn and acacia honey.

Palate
Pure and authentic expression of its original terroir, the palate seduces with its richness and roundness.

Service

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

Storage

L’Hermitage Ex Voto 2017 by E. Guigal can be kept in cellars until around 2032.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with powerful and flavorful dishes such as lobster thermidor or veal fillet with morels.