Wine Article
2005 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône
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Soil type
Varied soil, sediment, limestone, granite.
Pebbles and Alluvia.
Grape variety
55% Syrah,
35% Grenache,
8% Mourvèdre,
2% autres.
Average age of vines
35 years.
Winemaking
Traditional winemakeing methods, temperature controlled fermentation. Long soaking on the skins.
Maturation
1 ½ years in oak foudres.
Average yield
41 Hl / hectare.
Average annual production
3.300.000 bottles.
Tasting
* Eye : Deep and dark red. Shiny.
* Nose : Fresh fruits with red berries and spices.
* Palate : Full, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic wine.
* Overall : Full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.
Serving temperature
16°C to 18°C.
Ageing potential
8 years.
Food and wine matching
cold meats, meat, game bird and cheese
Winemakers tip
This classic wine offers top quality year in year out.
Varied soil, sediment, limestone, granite.
Pebbles and Alluvia.
Grape variety
55% Syrah,
35% Grenache,
8% Mourvèdre,
2% autres.
Average age of vines
35 years.
Winemaking
Traditional winemakeing methods, temperature controlled fermentation. Long soaking on the skins.
Maturation
1 ½ years in oak foudres.
Average yield
41 Hl / hectare.
Average annual production
3.300.000 bottles.
Tasting
* Eye : Deep and dark red. Shiny.
* Nose : Fresh fruits with red berries and spices.
* Palate : Full, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic wine.
* Overall : Full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.
Serving temperature
16°C to 18°C.
Ageing potential
8 years.
Food and wine matching
cold meats, meat, game bird and cheese
Winemakers tip
This classic wine offers top quality year in year out.