La Reynarde
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic roasted lamb chops with rosemary, slow-braised beef stew, and a selection of aged hard cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the legendary house of E. Guigal, 'La Reynarde' represents the meticulous blending and aging expertise that has made this family-owned estate a benchmark of the Rhône Valley. Drawing from select vineyards, this red cuvée captures the vibrant essence of the region's terroir. Typically composed of classic Rhône varietals such as Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, the wine undergoes traditional vinification with temperature-controlled fermentation and extended maceration to extract deep color, rich tannins, and complex aromatics. It is then aged in the historic cellars of Ampuis, where Guigal's signature touch of oak integration imparts structure, spice, and a velvety texture, resulting in a harmonious and expressive wine that pays homage to the diverse landscapes of the Rhône.
🍾 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
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre