The popular podcast, The Connected Table, features E. Guigal’s very own Philippe Guigal in its most recent episode on December 12, 2024, as well as its popular email newsletter.
The episode, titled “Philippe Guigal, E. Guigal- A Storied Rhône Valley Family Producer“ aired on W4CY Radio and is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts,iHeart Radio and over 100 other podcast outlets. The interview delves into the rich family history, winemaking process, its cooperage and what’s next for E. Guigal.
We hope you take the time to listen to the 45 minute conversation available HERE
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E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Guigal produces an intensely concentrated, inviting and complex Châteauneuf-du-Pape that is almost unique to the region today. Their passion for Châteauneuf, the leading appellation of the Southern Rhône, runs as deeply as that for their home sites in the Northern Rhône.
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E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2019
Crozes-Hermitage
Crozes-Hermitage can be considered the gateway to the red and white wines of the Northern Rhône Valley. Whites make up a small percentage of production in the Rhône, under 2%, but white wines are a little bit of a secret speciality at Guigal and today comprise 25% of their production. And for good reason, as the whites of the Northern Rhône are true discovery wines, immensely appealing and complex.
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E. Guigal Gigondas 2019
Gigondas
Guigal’s Gigondas is an incredible introduction to serious Southern Rhône reds, and a show-stopper at the price. In the hands of Guigal, the rich ripe fruit and savory character of the wine bursts with sheer pleasure, yet the wine displays terrific refinement, complexity, length and ability to age.
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E. Guigal Condrieu 2022
Condrieu
Condrieu is the ancestral home of the Viognier vine and is the source of one of the world's most exotic white wines. In the mid-20th century, only 20 acres of Viognier remained in Condrieu, leaving the grape and the appellation in serious jeopardy. Guigal was instrumental in bringing this appellation back from near extinction, and today supplements the grapes from their own vineyards with grapes purchased from numerous small growers, ultimately vinifying nearly one-third of the entire appellation.
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E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2020
Crozes-Hermitage
Crozes-Hermitage can be considered the gateway to the red and white wines of the Northern Rhône Valley. The reds, which are the majority of production, have wonderful warm flavors of red and black fruit, and typical Syrah pepper, spice and savory notes.
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E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Chateau d’Ampuis 2020
Cote-Rotie
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d’Ampuis is a standout expression of the appellation and a nod to the Guigal family's legacy. Sourced from seven top lieu-dits on both the Côte Brune and Côte Blonde and aged 38 months in new oak, it rivals the LaLas in quality. The wine is named for historic château dating back to the 11th century, restored by Marcel Guigal after he purchased it in 1995. Reviving the estate’s name, the Guigals crafted a wine that reflects both their signature style and the enduring prestige of Côte-Rôtie.
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E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit Blanc 2020
Saint-Joseph
Guigal’s Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit comes from the vineyard that gives the Saint-Joseph appellation its name, and is one of the finest sites in the Northern Rhone Valley. Made in minuscule quantities, the Lieu Dit Blanc is one of the most original and distinctive whites in the Rhone. A seamless balance of freshness and fruitiness, pleasure and interest, and flavors and structure. Guigal’s specialty in whites is especially evident in this wine.
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E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit Blanc 2021
Saint-Joseph
Guigal’s Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit comes from the vineyard that gives the Saint-Joseph appellation its name, and is one of the finest sites in the Northern Rhone Valley. Made in minuscule quantities, the Lieu Dit Blanc is one of the most original and distinctive whites in the Rhone. A seamless balance of freshness and fruitiness, pleasure and interest, and flavors and structure. Guigal’s specialty in whites is especially evident in this wine.
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E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2023
Côtes du Rhône
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc sets a high bar for the appellation and highlights one of the family’s best-kept secrets: their mastery of white Rhône varieties. While white wines make up only a small share of regional production, they account for a full quarter of Guigal’s output, making them the leading producer of white wines in the Rhône. This is a beautifully composed, textural blend that balances freshness and depth. It is both a perfect introduction to white Rhône and an exceptional value in any context.
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E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2023
Côtes du Rhône
The Guigal family has made serious rosé wines since the 1940s, and their Côtes du Rhône Rosé, like all their Côtes du Rhône wines, is humble in name only. The wine bursts with irresistible fresh red fruits and yet is also long and satisfying. Because of its quality and body, it's a rosé that you can bring to the table, and do so all year long. It is a rosé that offers both refreshment and pleasure.
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E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2020
Côte-Rôtie
Guigal is synonymous with the Côte-Rôtie area, for bringing this great wine region to prominence, and for owning three times as much land as next largest land-owner, vinifying 1/3 of the total appellation, and unquestionably holding the finest sites in this tiny, special area. The incredible Syrah from this area, co-fermented with a touch of Viognier, has tremendously balanced concentration, depth and finesse.
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E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2020
Cote-Rotie
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne is a bold, muscular expression of the Côte Brune, known for its structure, intensity, and ageability. Marcel Guigal pieced together this vineyard over a decade, buying small parcels from 17 growers before replanting it in 1975—the year of Philippe Guigal’s birth. Its steep 45-degree slope and late-ripening position at the northern end of the Côte Brune yield fruit of remarkable depth. First produced in 1978, La Landonne is the darkest and most powerful of the LaLa wines, offering a striking contrast to the finesse of La Mouline.
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E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2020
Cote-Rotie
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline comes from the oldest vineyard site in the appellation, with terraces dating back 2,400 years. Acquired in 1963, it was the Guigals’ first single-vineyard Côte-Rôtie, with the debut vintage released in 1966. The one-hectare vineyard sits on the Côte Blonde and is planted with about 11% Viognier, contributing to the wine’s lifted aromatics and signature elegance. With vines averaging 90 years old, La Mouline is known for its expressive, silky style—often considered the most graceful of Guigal’s iconic trio.
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E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2020
Cote-Rotie
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque was replanted in 1980 and '81 after the family acquired the site through their purchase of Vidal-Fleury. Though dormant for decades, Etienne Guigal remembered the quality of wines once made from this vineyard and led its revival, starting in 1985. La Turque occupies a unique position on the Côte Brune with soils that give the wine a rich, exotic character. Stylistically, it bridges the power of La Landonne and the elegance of La Mouline, combining intensity with seductive finesse.
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E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2021
Côtes du Rhône
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge is a standout in its class, made with the same rigor and care as the estate’s top wines. Unusually Syrah-based, it offers greater depth, structure, and aromatic intensity than most wines in the category. It is aged for two years in a mix of stainless steel and large oak foudres, with deliberate blending throughout the process to ensure balance and complexity. This is not just a regional ambassador—it is a wine that reflects Guigal’s commitment to excellence at every level. It is a benchmark bottle and an extraordinary value.
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The more you learn about the Guigal family, the more astounding becomes their story. Their wines are the benchmarks for every Rhône appellation, and over the last thirty years they have become arguably the most lauded producer in the world. Year after year the Guigal family produces wines of exceptional quality that in all classes offer exceptional value.
