Ratings
RP 95-96 · WA 98-100 · V 95-96
Identity
| Producer | E. Guigal |
| Year | 2018 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Flagship wine of Domaine Guigal |
| Grapes | 93% Syrah, 7% Viognier |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Dark violet |
| Aroma | Blackberry, cherry, blueberry, black pepper, vanilla, oak, star anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, floral, spice box, incense, dark chocolate, graphite |
| Palate | Supple attack with balanced structure, concentration, elegant tannins, juicy acidity, mineral and floral notes, rich and thick-textured yet supple, full-bodied with building tannins and weightless texture |
| Finish | Very long, sophisticated, subtly chewy finish shaped by dusty tannins, with great length and elegance |
| Food Pairing | Wok-fried wagyu beef, morel mushroom, game meats, roasted lamb, grilled beef |
| Serving Temp | 16 |
| Aging Potential | 10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged 3.5 to 4 years in new French oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Pumped over and punched down for fruit from Côte Brune terroir |
Terroir
| Soil | Complex soils with granite, schist, and iron-rich clay |
| Vine Age | 25 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvesters start picking from the bottom of the steep 45-degree slope vineyard and work upwards, placing grape bunches in bins dragged up the hill |
Interesting facts
| One of the flagship wines of Domaine Guigal, known for combining the virility of Côte Brune with the subtlety of Côte Blonde. The vineyard was replanted in 1980-81 and the first vintage was 1985. The wine is part of the prestigious 'LaLa' trio from Guigal. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |