{"product_id":"e-guigal-cote-du-rhone-rouge-2022","title":"E. Guigal Cote Du Rhone Rouge 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eÉtablissements Guigal was founded in 1946 by Étienne Guigal in Ampuis in France’s Northern Rhône. The estate is family-operated, passing from Étienne to his son Marcel, and more recently with substantial involvement from Philippe Guigal. Guigal earned its reputation through premier wines from Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, and other prestigious Rhône appellations. Over many decades, Guigal invested in vineyard holdings, terroir expression, winemaking innovation, and quality control. Today it stands as one of the benchmark Rhône producers, producing both high-end cuvées and more approachable regional wines, all held to consistent standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProducer is Établissements Guigal. The winemaking is led by Philippe Guigal, who oversees both vineyard sourcing and vinification decisions. Guigal works with a network of growers (around 80 for this Côtes du Rhône Rouge in 2021) to secure grapes from varied terroirs. The winemaker’s role includes blending from multiple plots, supervising fermentation, managing oak aging, and ensuring the final wine reflects both fruit vitality and structural balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe vineyards contributing to this wine are on varied soils: sedimentary soils, limestone, granite, alluvial deposits, and pebbles. The vines have an average age of ~35 years, yielding relatively low quantities per acre (producing concentrated fruit). The climate is continental-Mediterranean: hot summer days tempered by cooler nights, which helps preserve acidity and aromatic freshness. Microclimates across the plots bring subtle variations in ripeness, which Guigal takes advantage of in the blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFermentation is temperature controlled, followed by extended maceration on the skins. After fermentation, the wine is aged for ~18 months using oak (a mixture of French and sometimes American oak barrels\/foudres depending on vintage). The oak aging is used to lend complexity, structure and to integrate tannins. Blending over the course of aging ensures harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDeep, dark red colour. The nose offers rich aromas of black cherries, dark berries, violets, and spicy notes (pepper, licorice) with some earthy undertones and subtle mineral or stone-inspired hints. On the palate it is full-bodied yet balanced: rounded and smooth tannins, ripe fruit, some dark plum and cherry flavours, with spice and a touch of smoky or iron-stone character. The finish is long, elegant with good finesse, lingering fruit and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs excellently with grilled or roasted red meats (lamb, beef), game, rich stews. It also works with charcuterie, peppered sausages, hearty casseroles, or roast poultry with herbs. Strong cheeses (like aged Gouda, Comté, Manchego) also complement its body. Dishes with garlic, thyme, rosemary, black pepper enhance its spicy profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe at \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e16-18 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (60-65 °F). Use a large red wine glass to allow aromas to open up. Decant for 30 minutes to an hour can enhance aromatic development especially if recently opened. Keep wine at stable temperature; avoid very cold cellars immediately prior to serving to allow full flavour expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhile drinkable upon release, this wine can improve with 4-6 years of bottle aging. Under good storage conditions (12-14 °C, stable humidity, minimal temperature variation, away from light), it may hold well for up to 7-8 years. After that, fruit will gradually fade, while tertiary aromas like leather, dried herbs, earth will become more pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSyrah ~ 50 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGrenache ~ 40 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMourvèdre ~ 10 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e15 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWine Enthusiast: 92\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJames Suckling: 90\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWine Spectator: 89\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922272075990,"sku":null,"price":144.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/E.GuigalCoteDuRhoneRouge_c1b324e0-ff98-4b33-91db-3cc1c9d38afc.png?v=1773668028","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/e-guigal-cote-du-rhone-rouge-2022","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}