Ratings
WS 92 · WA 90-92 · JD 94-96
Identity
| Producer | E. Guigal |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Syrah |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep ruby red with violet tinges |
| Aroma | Spices, red berries, cracked pepper, black olives, road tar, oak, vanilla, tobacco, black fruit, earth, meaty and herb-laced aromas, notes of graphite, chocolate, floral hints |
| Palate | Full-bodied, well structured with elegant tannins, medium to full-bodied with grippy tannins, balanced acidity, firm iron-tinged backbone, rich and concentrated, velvety tannins, long refined finish |
| Finish | Clean and focused finish with an elegant, enduring aftertaste, refined woody touch |
| Food Pairing | grilled meats, roasted vegetables, lamb, charcuterie, game birds |
| Serving Temp | 16-18°C recommended |
| Aging Potential | Deserves patient bottle aging, can improve over several years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Careful barrel aging with elegant tannins characteristic of oak influence, notes of vanilla and tobacco |
| Fermentation | Traditional vinification with temperature control, maceration with skins for several weeks |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | Not specified |
| Soil | Granite slopes |
| Vine Age | Approximately 35 years (typical for Guigal vineyards) |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested manually from steep granite slopes in Hermitage appellation |
Interesting facts
| E. Guigal is a prestigious family winery founded in 1946 in Ampuis, Northern Rhône. Hermitage Rouge is a flagship wine expressing the unique terroir of Hermitage with granite slopes and old vines. |
Logistics
| Weight | Standard 0.75L bottle weight |
| Cork | natural cork |