Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled Mediterranean fish, charcuterie board, provençal ratatouille
✨ Technical Specifications
E. Guigal's Côtes du Rhône Rosé is a classic expression of the Southern Rhône's sun-drenched terroir. Sourced from vineyards rich in sediment, granite, limestone, and alluvial pebbles, this wine is crafted using a combination of direct pressing and the traditional saignée (bleeding) method. The Guigal family applies the same rigorous standards to this refreshing rosé as they do to their legendary crus, fermenting at controlled low temperatures and aging entirely in stainless steel to preserve the vibrant, primary fruit characters. This wine pays homage to the ancient Roman history of the region, where light-colored, refreshing wines were highly prized along the banks of the Rhône River.
🍾 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 70%, Cinsault 20%, Syrah 10%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%