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    E. Guigal - Château d'Ampuis 2020 - Côte-Rôtie

    Rhône • Côte-Rôtie • Red

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    Packaging : 1 x 75cl - Cardboard box

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Rhône
    • Appellation Côte-Rôtie
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 13
    • Vintage 2020
    • Grape varieties 93% Syrah, 7% Viognier

    THE Château d'Ampuis 2020 is one of the house's most prestigious vintages E. Guigal. Unlike the "Lala" (La Mouline, La Turque, La Landonne) which are parcels, the Château d'Ampuis is an assemblage of seven exceptional terroirs (THE Clos, La Garde, La Pommière, Pavillon Rouge, Le Moulin, La Viria and La Landonne), located on the two historic slopes of the appellation: the Côte Blonde and the Côte Brune.

    Here is the portrait of this 2020 vintage, a year marked by a great purity of fruit.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Vinous 94/100
    • James Suckling 95/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    Opt for fine cuts of meat in sauce, game birds, or aged meats. Serve at around 16°C.
    Producer

    Producer

    Planted on hillsides by les Romains Twenty-four centuries ago, this renowned vineyard was divided between the Côte Brune, upstream from the Reynard stream, and the Côte Blonde downstream. Composed almost exclusively of Syrah, the Côte Brune produces a powerful and intense wine. The Côte Blonde displays greater subtlety thanks to the presence of Viognier, which enhances the Syrah. This appellation owes its existence to... Château From Ampuis, this beautiful legend: “The Lord of this place had two daughters, one as dark as night, the other as blond as wheat. He endowed them by giving each one of his best hillsides when they were married. We have inherited the Brown Hill and the Blond Hill.”

    Owner and history

    Today, the Domaine E. Guigal is headed by Philippe Guigal, continuing his grandfather's legacy, his passion for wine and his attachment to the land are at the heart of his approach. He is committed to producing exceptional wines while respecting the environment. Thanks to his expertise and vision, the domaine has established itself as one of the leaders in the appellation Côte-Rôtie, and their vintages are now benchmarks for enthusiasts worldwide.

    Vinification and aging

    - Winemaking in stainless steel tanks
    - Alcoholic fermentation with strict temperature control
    - Aged for 38 months in new oak barrels

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    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2026 à 2045

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • spicy
    • complex
    • timber frame