2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 95% Marsanne, 5% Roussanne
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Gneiss with granite
Sites A parcel purchased by Guigal from J. L. Grippat in 2000
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Pressing Method Slow Pressing Permitting Some Skin Contact
Production Details Vines average 20–75 years. The importer’s winemaking section states that maturation uses 50% new and 50% second-use barrels coopered by Guigal. A Jeb Dunnuck review dated 9 May 2025 on the same exact-vintage page instead describes 70% stainless steel and 30% used barrels; the maturation proportions therefore remain conflicting and are not promoted to vintage-wide oak-percentage fields.
Tasting Notes Hazelnuts and yellow fruit accented by oak; full-bodied, round and fleshy fruit
Food Pairing Starters, fish and goat cheese
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 95% Marsanne, 5% Roussanne
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Gneiss with granite
Sites A parcel purchased by Guigal from J. L. Grippat in 2000
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Pressing Method Slow Pressing Permitting Some Skin Contact
Production Details Vines average 20–75 years. The importer’s winemaking section states that maturation uses 50% new and 50% second-use barrels coopered by Guigal. A Jeb Dunnuck review dated 9 May 2025 on the same exact-vintage page instead describes 70% stainless steel and 30% used barrels; the maturation proportions therefore remain conflicting and are not promoted to vintage-wide oak-percentage fields.
Tasting Notes Hazelnuts and yellow fruit accented by oak; full-bodied, round and fleshy fruit
Food Pairing Starters, fish and goat cheese
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Decomposed granite with limestone and sandy-granite topsoils
Sites Former J. L. Grippat and de Vallouit vineyards in southern Saint-Joseph, supplemented by purchased hillside fruit
Production Details Fruit comes from intensely steep southern Saint-Joseph hillsides; vines average 20–50 years old.
Tasting Notes Powerful white-flower aromas framed by delicate oak; clean and supple, with an expressive pear-and-citrus finish
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 95% Marsanne, 5% Roussanne
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Decomposed granite with limestone and sandy-granite topsoils
Sites Fruit from former Domaine J. L. Grippat and de Vallouit vineyards, supplemented by purchased hillside fruit around Tournon and Sarras
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Pressing Method Slow Pressing Permitting Some Skin Contact
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Second Fill Oak25%
Production Details Vines average 20–50 years. After stainless-steel fermentation and complete malolactic fermentation, maturation is 50% stainless steel, 25% new barrels and 25% second-use barrels; the barrels were coopered by Guigal at Château d’Ampuis.
Tasting Notes Brilliant clear straw yellow; white flowers and delicate oak; clean and supple, with pear, citrus fruit, freshness, roundness and power
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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