E. GuigalCôtes du Rhône Blanc 2022

Product code: 16260
£14.85 inc VAT
France
White Wine from
Rhône, France
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Rhône
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: E. Guigal
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Viognier
Grape: 65% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 8% Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc, 2% White Grenache/Garnacha
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Rhône
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: E. Guigal
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Viognier
Grape: 65% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 8% Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc, 2% White Grenache/Garnacha

Product Notes

E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc is a sensational French wine from the renowned Rhône region. This supreme blend consists predominantly of Viognier, balanced harmoniously with Roussanne and Marsanne, exhibiting an elegant character. The hue is a bright, inviting gold, whilst the nosing reveals enchanting bouquets of fresh apricots, peaches, and blossom. On the palate, flavours of honeyed fruits blend with subtle hints of spice, resulting in a rich texture that is both refreshing and wonderfully complex. The finish lingers, creamy yet crisp, making it an ideal accompaniment to seafood dishes. This wine showcases the quintessential charm of Rhône Valley whites.

Tasting Notes

Yellow gold, clear and brilliant. Freshness marked by the distinctive aromas of Viognier ;white flowers, apricot, acacia and white peach. Fruity with plenty of richness and body.

About the Winery

E. Guigal

Founded in the post World War II era in 1946, E. Guigal winery is located in the ancient town of Ampuis, the heartland of the Côte Rôtie region of France. The Rhône Valley vineyards have sloping granite soils and enjoy a unique microclimate, making the area especially suited for viticulture.

Esteemed for its tremendous passion for viniculture, E. Guigal produces and sells over 7 million bottles of wine every year of which a significant portion comprises its signature Côte Rôtie La La wines, the La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne. These bold, complex and long-lived red wines exquisitely express the terroir of the region. Other classics include the beloved Château d'Ampuis, Condrieu La Doriane, and Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice.

Third-generation family member, Philippe Guigal, is currently the managing director and chief winemaker at E. Guigal. His guiding philosophy can best be described as a balance between tradition and innovation. He carries forward his grandfather's legacy around traditional winemaking techniques, while seamlessly incorporating modern technologies and processes to foster controlled quality production.

E. Guigal adheres to strenuous ageing regimes typically lasting up to 48 months to ensure the distinctive nature and quality of their wines. This extended maturation period allows each bottle to develop the exceptional aromatic complexity for which Guigal wines are famous.

The winery also boasts of an extensive oak barrel maturation cellar, over 3,500 barrels in size, creating a spectacular sight to behold. The entirety of the winery, combined with the passionate dedication of the Guigal family, makes this a touchstone of the French wine scene.

E. Guigal triumphs in marrying the time-honoured heritage of the Rhône Valley with its innovative approach, resulting in celebrated wines that captures the essence of the land. It stands as a shining example of excellence in the viticultural. world.

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