E. Guigal Red Wine

Southern Rhone Rhone, France - "...Supple, appealingly sweet red and blue fruit preserve flavors gain energy with air, and a bright mineral element adds back-end lift. Supple tannins add shape to a persistent, floral-accented finish, which leaves cherry and spice notes behind."

France - Rhone - Cote Rotie - "A racy, somewhat lean style, offering white pepperdusted red currant wrapped in a layer of toasted apple wood. Fresh and winey, with smoke, salt and graphite shavings echoing on the silky, tangy finish, plus a gentle tannic tug. Solid for the..."

Rhone, France - Deep, dark and dense red color. An intense nose of red and black berries and spice. A beautiful composition, with silky tannins, power and elegance. Expressive, noble and complete.

Rhone, France - "A bright savory note leads off this red, followed quickly by sanguine and bay leaf accents, all melding nicely with the core of steeped blackberry, raspberry and plum fruit flavors as they move through the rich, licorice root-tinged finish." [WS 2021 TOP 100 #10]

France - Rhone - Chateauneuf-du-Pape - "A strappy, chewy, textured version, with notes of earth, cigar box and mocha atop a chewy base of dried cherry and currant, plus toasted anise and a blast of menthol freshness. Graphite shaving accents bring density and more..."

France - Rhone - Chateauneuf-du-Pape - "A late-release Chateauneuf, with aromatic beauty. Shows lovely signs of evolution, with woodsy, dried leaf and earth notes. Dried currant and red fruit flavors are layered with singed garrigue and perfumed violet details. Sweet sandalwood and..."

Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone, France- "...Guigal's 2018 Crozes Hermitage reveals another level of ripeness and plushness. It's full-bodied, maybe even a little jammy, without being heavy or overdone." (Barrel Score 90-92)

Rhone, France- "...shows the pure class of this vintage. Possessing medium to full-bodied richness, and ripe, sexy texture, sweet tannins, and a huge nose of Christmas spice, pine forest, black raspberries, and cassis..." (Barrel Score 93-95)

France - Rhone - Cote Rotie - "A dark, thick, blockbuster style, with layers of sweet tapenade, steeped cherry, espresso, lavender paste and chewy earth that unfurl. Rich and smoky, showing decadent lashings of oak toast and charred mesquite. Bay leaf and..."

France - Rhone - Chateauneuf-du-Pape - Rich and layered with dark cherry, blackberry, and warm spice. Notes of garrigue and licorice add complexity. Silky tannins and vibrant acidity lead to a long, harmonious finish. Polished and structured with depth, elegance, and aging potential.

Cote Rotie, Rhone, France - "...has a regal, noble feel in its tannins and overall balance. Some cassis, black raspberry, violets, and smoked game notes open up nicely with time in the glass, and this medium to full-bodied, seamless effort reminds me of the 2010..." (Barrel Score 95-97)

Cote Rotie, Rhone, France- "...Pure, focused, and remarkably delineated on the nose, it's full-bodied and incredibly concentrated on the palate, with building tannins, perfectly integrated oak, and a monster of a finish."

St. Joseph, Rhone, France - "Perfumed and complex, with a sweet bouquet of cassis, licorice, spice-box and pepper, it has a medium to full-bodied, forward style thats perfect for drinking over the coming decade or more."

Cote Rotie, Rhone, France - "Medium to full-bodied & concentrated, it's a classic Cote Rotie with its silky tannins & round, layered, elegant style. Giving up plenty of blackberry & black raspberry fruit as well as hints of espresso, violets, & spicy wood..." (Barrel Score 93-95)

Rhone, France - Deep, dark and dense red color. An intense nose of red and black berries and spice. A beautiful composition, with silky tannins, power and elegance. Expressive, noble and complete.

Côte Rotie, Rhone, France- One of Guigal's famed single vineyard Côte Roties', this dense, concentrated Syrah from the Cote Blonde receives an aromatic boost of 11% Viognier. Considered the most feminine of the "La La" trio, with a voluptuous silky texture and explosive richness.

Rhone, France- "reveals a deep ruby/purple color as well as an extraordinary bouquet of smoked black fruits, caramelized blackcurrants, leady herbs, ground pepper, and earth. It's deep, rich, massively concentrated, and a powerhouse of a wine..." (Barrel Score 96-98)

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France- This full-bodied bottle possesses a bouquet of berry and spice, leading to a palate of black fruits, a touch of chocolate and green vegetation, all in a silky texture. The deep ruby color and a spicy character add to the overall appeal of this wine.

Cote Rotie, Rhone, France - "Juicy & expansive in the mouth, displaying alluringly sweet, mineral-tinged blueberry, cherry preserve & floral pastille flavors along with hints of licorice & cola....extremely long, penetrating finish that features mounting tannins..."

Cote Rotie, Rhone, France - "...combining peppery, herbal notions with espresso and roasted meat, all carried by ample plum and black cherry fruit. It's full-bodied, concentrated, richly tannic and long on the finish - simply a superb wine..." (Barrel Score 98-100)

France - Rhone - Cote Rotie - "A thunderhead of dark ganache and espresso notes slowly rolls through, while fig paste, melted licorice, warm plum and blackberry compote flavors follow. A massive beam of graphite drives the finish to a crescendo, with the fruit echoing..."

Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone Valley, France - "This Grenache-dominant blend offers black cherry and cassis flavors edged by hints of leather and fire-roasted chestnuts. Fine-grained, integrated tannins make it approachable now..."

St Joseph, Rhone Valley, France- This fantastic 100% Syrah cuvee is packed with plum and currant flavors with rich, attractive licorice and smoky earthy characters rounding out the finish. These slopes lent their name to the appellation, and are among the best in the region.

Cote Rotie, Rhone, France - "Aromas of red berries, warm herbs, dried spices and leather. A hint of fire pit, too. It's medium-bodied with ultra fine tannins. Pleasant harmony, with a polished structure that drives the fruit and a lift of sweet spices and raw cocoa in the long finish."