Maison GUIGAL, which owns prestigious vineyards such as La Doriane and Château d’Ampuis, also vinifies and ages the northern Rhône Valley appellations in its cellars in Ampuis. This Crozes-Hermitage is made primarily from hillside vines, mainly from the villages of Gervans, Mercurol, Larnage, and Crozes-Hermitage. The vineyards feature two types of soil: clay-limestone and sandy-gravelly.
Winemaking
Traditional harvesting and vinification methods are employed, with temperature control during alcoholic fermentation. Maceration lasts approximately three weeks. This wine is aged in oak barrels for about 24 months.
Grape Variety: Syrah
Powerful and structured
Alcohol: 13%
Tasting Notes
Full-bodied and enveloping, with well-integrated tannins and aromas of wood, spices, and cherries in brandy.
Serving suggestion
Serve at 16°/18°C. It pairs perfectly with red meats, game, and cheeses.
