""The finest effort I’ve tasted from this estate’s Gigondas, their 2016 is a drop-dead gorgeous wine that competes with the best in the appellation. Overall a direct expression, lovely structure, and good tannins, present but supple. You can drink this beauty any time over the coming 15-20 years."

Sourced from higher elevations within the appellation, it's full-bodied and velvety, but it retains a paradoxical sense of lightness and remains easy to drink, adding hints of garrigue on the finish. Guigal produces an intensely concentrated, inviting and complex Châteauneuf-du Pape that is almost unique to the region today. "The 2016 Gigondas is full-bodied, creamy and rich. They work to conserve biological diversity, water resources, soils and ecosystems on their land. L'un des fleurons de la maison Guigal, ce Gigondas se caractérise par son amplitude et sa générosité. The blend is 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre.The 2016 vintage to the Southern Rhône Valley is akin to the absolutely outstanding 2015 in the North. E. Guigal. The entire vineyard consists of 309 acres planted on a single granite hillside on the banks of the Rhône. We consider Guigal’s Gigondas the “quiet storm” among their village wines. Additionally, our shopping cart looks at real time inventory so when you add an item to you cart we will do an immediate check of available inventory and alert you if there are any issues.This product is expected to arrive for shipment or pickup by Monday, August 31, 2020. Score : (92 - 94) The 2016 Gigondas is full-bodied, creamy and rich. (JC) (12/2019) 92 points Vinous Contact

It must boast considerable alcohol, as it prompted Philippe Guigal to offer, “When dry extract is high enough, alcohol is not a problem.”.

Crozes-Hermitage can be considered the gateway to the red and white wines of the Northern Rhône Valley. The wine bursts with irresistible fresh red fruits and yet is also long and satisfying. Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah

For nearly 4 decades Guigal has used only environmentally sustainable methods of pest, disease and weed control. The item you have chosen can be pre-ordered. Auctions Lastly, they are committed to achieving a zero waste target. E. Guigal Gigondas 2015 Tech Sheet (91 WA) Download Email The last decade has brought vastly increased interest to Gigondas, as the quality potential has been increasingly recognized. The Hermitage Rouge is the example of a racy wine, that manages to remain seductive. It is never more than five minutes old. Critics have scored this wine 90 points. Packaging materials are recyclable or biodegradable. There was an extended growing season, which provided freshness in the Grenache and the ripeness in the Mourvedre. It must boast considerable alcohol, as it prompted Philippe Guigal to offer, “When dry extract is high enough, alcohol is not a problem.”. Wine Advocate (92-94) - "The 2016 Gigondas is full-bodied, creamy and rich. - Gigondas - 2016 Vin RHONE Rouge Retour à la Vente Exclusive. Explosive and exotic floral and fruit aromas and flavors meld with intense mineral notes, and the silky, powerful concentration of flavors has an appealing roundness that finishes remarkably fresh. Whites make up a small percentage of production in the Rhône, under 2%, but white wines are a little bit of a secret specialty at Guigal and today comprise 25% of their production.