Guigal Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Guigal
Label Name:
 
Crozes Hermitage Rouge
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 92; James Suckling 91; Jeb Dunnuck 90; Vintus/Vinous ~91; generally scored 90–92 points; recommended drinking window: now–2030

Tasting Note
Aromas of red and black fruits (red currant, blackberry), spice, pepper, and smoked cedar. Medium-full palate with ripe dark fruit, savory/earthy notes, fresh acidity, refined chewy tannins and a persistent iron-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, roast beef, venison, charcuterie and aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan pepper beef, char siu (roast pork), yakitori, rich miso/tonkotsu ramen.

Production Method
100% Syrah; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with ~3-week maceration; aged about 18 months in oak (large foudres and 228L barrels) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Maison E. Guigal, founded in 1946 by Étienne Guigal, is a leading Rhône producer. Fruit sourced from northern Crozes-Hermitage vineyards around Gervans, Mercurol, Larnage and Crozes-Hermitage.