Chateau d'Ampuis
⏳ Drinking Window
2015 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, wild boar stew, or slow-cooked venison.
✨ Technical Specifications
Steeped in history, Château d'Ampuis is named after the majestic 11th-century fortress acquired by the Guigal family in 1995. This exceptional Côte-Rôtie is crafted from seven historic, steep-sloped vineyards spanning both the Côte Brune and Côte Blonde: Le Clos, La Garde, La Grande Plantée, La Pommière, Le Pavillon Rouge, Le Moulin, and La Viria. The blend of Syrah and a small touch of Viognier undergoes co-fermentation before embarking on an extraordinary 38-month aging regime in 100% new French oak barrels, crafted in the estate's own cooperage. The resulting wine is a masterclass in power and elegance, boasting intense aromas of dark berries, violets, exotic spices, and smoky bacon fat, supported by a structure built for decades of cellaring.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1946 by Étienne Guigal in the historic village of Ampuis, Domaine E. Guigal is one of the most prestigious and defining estates in France's Rhône Valley. The family's legacy was further elevated under Marcel Guigal and his son Philippe, marked by the meticulous restoration of the Renaissance Château d'Ampuis and an uncompromising commitment to long oak aging through their own on-site cooperage. Renowned globally for setting the quality benchmark of Northern Rhône viticulture, Guigal is legendary for its peerless Syrah bottlings—particularly the iconic single-vineyard Côte-Rôtie 'La-La-Las' (La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque)—as well as opulent, aromatic Viognier expressions such as Condrieu La Doriane.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Syrah 93%, Viognier 7%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14