COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
E. Guigal
REGION
Northern Rhône Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
E. Guigal's Ermitage Ex Voto Rouge 2018 is a Syrah from the Hermitage AOC in the Northern Rhône Valley. The wine originates from four specific vineyard parcels on the Hermitage hill: Bessards, Greffieux, L'Hermite, and Murets. The 'Ex Voto' designation is reserved for wines of exceptional quality. E. Guigal is a producer known for its commitment to quality and expressing regional character. The 2018 vintage was warm, leading to concentrated fruit.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€300
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ex-Voto is reserved for wines deemed utterly exceptional.
Fact 02
Vineyards average 50-90 years old.
Fact 03
Aged for 42 months in new French oak.
Fact 04
Bottled without fining or filtration.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Ermitage Ex Voto Rouge 2018 begins with a 4-week maceration. Following maceration, the wine is aged for 42 months in new French oak barrels. The wine is then bottled without fining or filtration, a practice that preserves its natural character and texture. Guigal employs environmentally sustainable farming practices across its vineyards.
