Rhone Valley
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhone Valley
Vintage: 2020
Name: AOP Crozes-Hermitage
Grape variety: 100% Syrah
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
House rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (RVF)
House rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2023
Robert Parker : 89-91/100
Wine:
The 2020 Red Crozes-Hermitage is one of Guigal's star cuvées. In this sumptuous vintage with magical maturity and concentration, it offers great depth and a certain power that surpasses its appellation. The ripe fruit, a mix of black cherry and blackcurrant, blends with the fine vanilla aromas from the oak aging, without losing freshness or energy. A dense and generous wine with prominent tannins, it has the potential to age well.Vinification:
Hand harvested, 35 year old vines, traditional vinification for 21 days in thermo-regulated vats, aged for 24 months in oak barrels.Color:
Bright red of good intensity.Nose:
Aromas of black cherry and blackcurrant, underlined by vanilla notes brought by the ageing in wood.Palate:
Powerful and intense at the same time, this bottle unfolds a fresh, generous and dynamic palate of good density and with noticeable tannins.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Grilled and simmered red meat, game, cheese, Saint-Marcellin.Cellar aging:
From now until 2030
A fantastic success in winemaking coupled with a remarkable human adventure, Maison Guigal has today reached a pinnacle. Its unparalleled vineyard heritage enables it to achieve the impossible: producing large volumes while maintaining unwavering quality and consistency.
Whether it's their single-vineyard cuvées or their specific sites, the standard remains exceptionally high, with fervent attention paid to every detail. Today, Guigal ranks among the greatest and most respected talents of the Rhône region. It's a sure and unmatched value!