Gigondas

Wine information: The Guigal domain 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, in an effort to improve quality and control over all aspects of wine making, Guigal opened an onsite cooperage. The cooperage at the Château d’Ampuis works in partnership with the cooperage at Chagny managed by Seguin Moreau. 50% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 25% Mourvèdre. Fine crimson colour with an intense nose dominated by stone fruit, liquorice and mushroomy fragrance. Generous palate, robust and full-bodied, with a long, elegant finish. Strong initial taste, elegant with fine mellow tannins. Could be laid down for approximately 10 years. Suggestions for serving : Red meat, game and cheese.

 
     

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