E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2021
E. Guigal
Guigal's Côtes du Rhône Rouge remains one of the great benchmarks for southern Rhône value wine. The 2021 vintage delivers generous fruit concentration while maintaining the savory, slightly wild character that makes this blend so food-friendly. At this price, there's no excuse not to have a case.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Dark berry fruit — blackcurrant and cherry — with undertones of violet and cracked black pepper. A subtle cedar note hovers in the background.
Palate
Medium-bodied with concentrated berry fruit and a savory, gamey mid-palate that adds complexity well beyond the price point. Soft tannins frame hints of vanilla and toasted oak.
Finish
Medium-length with fading cherry, a touch of mint, and clean fruit.
- Varietal
- Syrah
- Blend
- Approximately 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre
- Vineyards
- Selected parcels across the Côtes du Rhône appellation
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Lamb merguez sausages with couscous and harissa
Produced by the Guigal family in Ampuis — where patriarch Etienne Guigal founded the house in 1946 — this Côtes du Rhône blends fruit from across the appellation into a wine that has quietly set the standard for the region for decades.
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