COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
E. Guigal
REGION
Rhône Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
E. Guigal's Hermitage Rouge 2020 is a single-varietal Syrah from the prestigious Hermitage AOC in the Northern Rhône Valley. The Guigal family, with a legacy dating back to 1946, is renowned for its dedication to producing wines that reflect the unique character of their appellations. The Hermitage hill, with its ancient soils and ideal climate, provides the perfect environment for Syrah, resulting in wines known for their power and elegance. The 2020 vintage benefited from a warm and dry growing season, contributing to the wine's concentration and structure.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€60
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Hermitage is one of the oldest named wine regions in the world.
Fact 02
The Hermitage hill is small, producing only about 150,000 bottles annually.
Fact 03
Guigal's Hermitage Rouge is aged for 36 months in oak, with half being new.
Fact 04
The average vine age for this wine is around 30 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for E. Guigal's Hermitage Rouge begins with a manual harvest and careful sorting of the Syrah grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperatures and regular punch-downs for about three weeks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 36 months in oak barrels, with 50% of them being new. This extended maturation period in oak is a key technique that contributes to the wine's structure and development.
