Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Guigal
Label Name:
 
Cotes du Rhone Rouge
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Rhône (Côtes du Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah 50%, Grenache 40%, Mourvèdre 10%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 90; Jeb Dunnuck 90–92 (barrel/sample); Wine Advocate/Robert Parker 89–91; multiple retail reviews 90–92 points

Tasting Note
Dark blackberry and black cherry with black pepper, garrigue herbs and subtle vanilla from oak. Rich, textured palate with rounded tannins and a spicy, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, cassoulet, beef stew, charcuterie and aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, Szechuan beef, teriyaki beef skewers, spicy Thai red curry with beef.

Production Method
Traditional fermentation with extended maceration; aged ~18 months in large oak foudres; temperature-controlled vinification and careful parcel selection from multiple growers.

Vineyard Info
Maison E. Guigal, founded 1946 in Ampuis; family-run (Marcel, Philippe Guigal) known for high-quality Rhône wines and strict selection of grower parcels.