E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône AC red wine 2023, case of 6 x 75 cl / 15% ABV, France

E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône AC rouge 2023 red wine – This black-red blend is fruity and well balanced. Intense aromas of blackberry and blueberry, as well as cherry and plum, rise to the nose, accompanied by notes of clove, liquorice and chocolate. On the palate, it is dry, fresh, rounded and harmonious, with interesting tannins and pronounced berry, toasted and spicy aromas.

Facts

• Grape varieties: Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah
• Region: COTES DU RHONE
• Vintage: 2023
• Alcohol: 15% vol.
• Serving temperature: 16–18°C
• Closure: Cork

About E. Guigal

Philippe Guigal, a highly talented oenologist, runs the winery in Ampuis in the French Rhône Valley, founded by his grandfather Etienne. Everything here is exceptional: the location on steep slopes with their carved terraces, and the poor soils, from which the vines draw water from depths of up to 15 metres. The Guigals get the most out of their vines and terroir, reflected in top quality produced in small quantities. The wines are aged in barriques from the in-house cooperage, and these magnificent wines command premium prices. It is no wonder, then, that Guigal is the winery with the most wines awarded 100 points by Robert Parker.

The region

The Rhône is very important for viticulture. It connects four wine-growing areas that differ greatly in terms of climate, topography and grape varieties: the northern and southern Rhône, the area in the middle around the tributary Drôme, and the area east of the southern Rhône. The north has a continental climate, with harsh winters and hot summers. Almost exclusively Syrah—the only permitted red grape variety—and the white Viognier are grown on steep slopes with granite-rich soils; the more prestigious wine-growing areas such as Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie are located here. The south, facing the sea, benefits from a Mediterranean climate and sandy, rocky soils. Most of the wines there are blends of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault and Mourvèdre, which are also used in the renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape region, among others.

Case of 6 bottles, 75 cl each. Delivery throughout Switzerland within a few working days. Sold to adults aged 18 and over.