2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Marsanne (predominant), Roussanne 10%
Region Hermitage
Soil Les murets: alluvial and rocky topsoil; l’hermite: loess and sandy limestone topsoil
Sites Les Murets 90%; L’Hermite 10%
Fermentation Vessels New oak casks from Guigal’s Château d’Ampuis cooperage
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Importer technical narrative: vinified and aged entirely in new oak casks from Guigal’s cooperage; alcoholic and malolactic fermentation are described within a 30-month course; bottled without fining or filtration.
Tasting Notes Powerful acacia honey and hawthorn-blossom aromas; rich, full-bodied palate with fleshy, powerful fruit
Food Pairing Cheese platter; coq au vin
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Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 90% Marsanne, 10% Roussanne
Region Hermitage
Soil Les murets: alluvial and rocky topsoils; l’hermite: loess and sandy limestone topsoil
Vineyard Yield 39 hL/ha
Sites Les Murets 90%; L’Hermite 10%
Fermentation Vessels New oak barrels
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Hand harvested and aged for 30 months in new French oak before bottling without fining or filtration.
Tasting Notes Jeb Dunnuck, December 2022 during élevage: peach, quince, flowers and chalky minerality; full-bodied, streamlined and elegant
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2015 / 750ml | CHF 1,070.19Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2003 / 750ml | CHF 1,934.99Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | CHF 1,135.05Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | CHF 1,589.07Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2016 / 750ml | CHF 1,102.62Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
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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