Hommage a Etienne Guigal
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 15 to 40 years from the vintage release, showing immense structure and longevity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted venison, slow-braised beef short ribs, wild boar ragout
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted as an extraordinary tribute to the estate's founder, the E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie 'Hommage à Étienne Guigal' is a legendary, ultra-rare cuvée produced to commemorate the centenary of Étienne Guigal's birth. This monumental wine represents a masterclass in blending, uniting the distinct terroirs of Guigal's three iconic 'La La' single vineyards: the elegance of La Mouline, the structure of La Landonne, and the exotic intensity of La Turque. Sourced from the exceptional 2015 vintage, the wine underwent Guigal's signature long-term maturation of nearly four years in custom-crafted new French oak barrels. The result is a profound expression of Côte-Rôtie, weaving together deep dark fruit, smoked meats, violets, and exquisite spice, serving as a liquid testament to the legacy of the man who laid the foundation for the Northern Rhône's modern renaissance.
🍾 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 98%, Viognier 2%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%