Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $26.80Original CHF 22.20 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 2.97 g/L
Grape Varieties 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
Region Gigondas
Soil Ancient alluvia, Red clay and gravel on the slopes.
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Fining Agents No fining agents used
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Guigal selects wines from small domaines for the blend. The wine undergoes traditional lengthy maceration and matures for two years in oak foudres.
Tasting Notes Stone fruit and savory garrigue aromas; generous and elegant palate with cranberry and cherry accented by clove and allspice.
Food Pairing Red meat, game and cheese.
Vintages
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
Region Gigondas
Soil Dry, Stony slopes composed mainly of ancient alluvia, Red clay and gravel.
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Average vineyard yield is reported as 1.68 tons per acre (retained in the source's non-canonical yield basis). Fermentation involves lengthy maceration in stainless steel with punching down twice daily. Maturation lasts two years in oak foudres.
Tasting Notes Purple color; stone fruit, liquorice and savory garrigue aromas; cranberry and cherry accented by clove and allspice; structured with present but supple tannins.
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $33.62Original CHF 27.85 | vinello.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $34.40Original CHF 28.50 | bignens.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $34.40Original CHF 28.50 | bignens.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $26.80Original CHF 22.20 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Chateau d'Ampuis, 69420 Ampuis, France
Phone
+33 (0)4 74 56 10 22
Email
Owner
Guigal family
Cellarmaster
Philippe Guigal