E. Guigal
Côtes du Rhone Rosé 2024
Cotes du Rhone
The Guigal family has made serious dry 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 serious and satisfying. While this Rosé is always a lovely aperitif, its intensity and richness make it perfect for the table, and it pairs well with all manner of cuisines. And starting with the 2020 vintage, the wine has a stunning new proprietary bottle: a subtle enhancement for an already elegant wine!
VINEYARD
The Guigals work with fruit specifically grown to maker superior rosé wines. These vineyards consist of clay, limestone and alluvial soils. Yields in these vineyards are a low 2.3 tons per acre and the vine average age is 25 years.
WINEMAKING
The handling in the winery is to create a wine of complex flavors, texture and structure. The wine, in fact, is handled in the same way as their far more limited Tavel wine, the single top appellation in France for rosé. The key is a masterful maceration followed by a long, cool fermentation that, because of the quality of the grapes, brings an array of fruit, mineral and even a touch of spice notes, as well as both an appetizing freshness and a frame that carries the wine along.
VINTAGE
The 2024 Northern Rhône growing season was marked by heavy rainfall in spring, a hot summer, and record rainfall (over 800mm). A storm in August proved beneficial, while the harvest began in late August and early September, under clear conditions. Despite these challenges, the vintage is considered very good, with concentrated fruit and color. Winemakers are pleased with the quality, which shows balance, freshness, and intense aromatics, reminiscent of wines from the early 2000s.
TASTING NOTE
Clear, brilliant and fresh appearance. Fresh with an expressive nose of red fruits and citrus. Notes of raspberry and redcurrant. On the palate, fruity, fine and round. A well-balanced and elegant wine.
Color
Rose
Blend %
70% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 10% Syrah
Appellation
Cotes du Rhone
Certifications
SUSTAINABLE
Alcohol
14.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$20.99
Reviews
James Suckling - April 14, 2025 "A fruity, juicy and playful rosé with redcurrants, dried raspberries and some sweet spices. Medium-bodied with a fruity palate and finish."
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