Wine Article
2005 E. Guigal Hermitage
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Soil type
Limestone, sand and gravel
Grape variety
100% Syrah.
Average age of vines
30 years
Winemaking
Temperature controlled fermentation at 16 to 18°C
Ageing
Long ageing in second wine oak
Average yield
32 Hl/ hectare.
Average annual production
50.000 bottles.
Tasting
Eye : Consistent straw yellow.
Nose : Complex nose with dominant floral vegetal notes and acacia honey. Elegant and delicate oak.
Palate : Spicy with good structure. A wine for ageing.
Overall : Overall balance and with deep complex aromas characteristic of these rare white wines.