E. Guigal
Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2022
Cote-Rotie
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde is a wine that embodies the legacy of Marcel Guigal, who single-handedly elevated this historically significant wine region to global prominence. The Northern Rhône, the birthplace of wine civilization, is home to vineyards first planted by Romans 2,500 years ago, producing wines with an unmatched depth and complexity. Guigal’s relentless dedication to quality and detail has transformed Côte-Rôtie into one of the world’s most compelling and sought-after appellations. With their distinctive, exotic profile, these wines are world class.
VINEYARD
Côte-Rôtie’s Syrah vines are planted on steep terraced hillsides in the far north which catch the sun’s heat, hence the name – “Roasted Slope.” A small percentage of Viognier is coplanted with the Syrah, the two varieties harvested and fermented together, giving the wine more elegance and lightness. This wine marries fruit from the darker soils of the Côte Brune, with more iron and some clay, with the pale soils of the Côte Blonde, which have more sand and limestone.
WINEMAKING
This blend of 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier was hand-harvested and sorted before a 3-week temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel. The wine ages for 36 months in oak barrel, 50% new, coopered by Guigal at the Château d’Ampuis.
VINTAGE
The 2022 Northern Rhône vintage faced extreme heat and drought, with the hottest and driest growing season since 1950, surpassing even the 2003 vintage. Dry conditions in winter and spring were followed by intense heatwaves in June and July, causing significant stress on the vines. Mid-August rainfall provided some relief, promoting ripening, but yields were still notably low. The resulting wines are concentrated and full-bodied, with rich fruit, though some reds may feature tougher tannins due to the challenging growing conditions.
TASTING NOTE
With aromas of spice, red berries and delicate oak, the wine opens into round, soft tannins and flavors of raspberry, blackberry and vanilla. Incredible aging potential thanks to scarcely perceptible acidity and strong concentration of tannins.
FOOD PAIRING
Game, red meat, and cheese
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Syrah
Appellation
Cote-Rotie
Alcohol
13.5%
Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck - May 9, 2025 "Blackberries, black raspberries, ground pepper, and hints of game emerge from the 2022 Côte Rôtie Brune Et Blonde, with violets and truffly earth developing with time in the glass. Based on 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier, it shows a medium to full-bodied, balanced profile with a layered, concentrated mouthfeel and sweet tannins. The wine will spend 36 months in 50% new and 50% used barrels."
Trade Materials
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Whites make up a small percentage of production in the Rhône, under 2%, but white wines are a little bit of a secret specialty 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. They specifically display an expressiveness and brightness while also capturing the warmth of the area. Even more of a discovery is Hermitage Blanc, one of the least-known yet most intriguing wines of the Rhône Valley and in the small 309 acre Hermitage AOC.
Hermitage
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Hermitage is one of France’s most spectacular and famous appellations, producing small quantities of extraordinarily intense and ageworthy red wine and tiny amounts of dry white. The entire vineyard consists of 309 acres planted on a single granite hillside on the banks of the Rhône. The Hermitage Rouge is the example of a racy wine, that manages to remain seductive.
