{"product_id":"e-guigal-gigondas-2021","title":"E. Guigal Gigondas 2021","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\"\u003eMaison E. Guigal was founded in 1946 in Ampuis in the Northern Rhône\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Guigal family—Étienne, then Marcel, now Philippe—built a reputation for excellence in both Northern and Southern Rhône wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTheir Gigondas wines represent their ambition to showcase the power, complexity, and authenticity of Southern Rhône terroir under the Guigal standard\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\"\u003eThe wine is made under leadership of Philippe Guigal with input from Marcel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFruit is sourced from multiple high-quality vineyards averaging ~40 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBlending and selection are rigorous to ensure balance of fruit ripeness, tannin structure, and regional character in Gigondas\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\"\u003eVineyards are located in Gigondas AOC in southern Rhône on slopes of red clay, gravel, and ancient alluvial soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe climate is Mediterranean: hot summers, warm days, cool nights, and the influence of mistral wind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e2021 vintage had warm growing season followed by cooling autumn nights helping to preserve freshness\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\"\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand and fermented traditionally with long maceration periods in vats to extract color and tannin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAfter fermentation the wine is aged for two years in oak (often large foudres, partially new oak) to integrate tannins and build complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCare is taken to balance oak use so that fruit remains expressive\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 purple color with aromas of blackberry, plum, garrigue, roasted herbs, black pepper, and hints of earthy leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOn the palate full-bodied and powerful with rich dark fruit, firm yet ripe tannins, complexity of spice and forest floor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAcidity gives lift, finish is long, generous and structured\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 well with rich, rustic fare: roast lamb, beef stew, game meats, wild boar, dishes with herbs de Provence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAlso good with grilled vegetables, aged cheeses, and anything that handles tannin roughly\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 17-18 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDecant for 45-60 minutes to allow aromas and tannin integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUse large red wine glass to carry aromas and structure\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\"\u003eGreat aging potential; drinkable now but will benefit from cellaring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePeak drinking likely between 2026-2035 under proper storage (cool, stable, ~12-14 °C, dark)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTertiary aromas of leather, tobacco, earthy notes expected with age\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\"\u003e≈ 70 % Grenache, ≈ 20 % Syrah, ≈ 10 % Mourvèdre\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e15.0 %\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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=\"p2\"\u003eJames Suckling 92\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922271912150,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/E.GuigalGigondas_054cb1ee-6abd-44c8-99b3-33aece659ba7.png?v=1773668021","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/e-guigal-gigondas-2021","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}