{"product_id":"2021-e-guigal-chateauneuf-du-pape","title":"2021 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"it\"\u003e70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% other traditional grape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"it\"\u003e varieties of the appellation (Cinsault, etc.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"it\"\u003eE. Guidal Estate, Ampuis, Northern Rhône, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGrapes are sources from distinct partners across the region. The average age of the vines is 50 years. Soil made by red clay and rocks (Galets Roulés).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eBy law, all grapes in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC must be harvested by hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"it\"\u003eTraditional vinification in closed stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Long skin contact lasting approximately\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3 weeks\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto extract structure and color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"it\"\u003e3 years in large oak foudres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"it\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"it\"\u003e(large casks) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the heart of the Northern Rhône, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"44\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eDomaine E. Guigal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is arguably the most famous name in French wine outside of Bordeaux and Burgundy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-63 citation-end-63\"\u003eFounded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, the estate is currently run by the third generation, Philippe Guigal, alongside his father Marcel.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage was marked by late spring frosts and a cooler summer. Consequently, the 2021 Rouge is often described as more \"Burgundian\" in its elegance and acidity compared to the more powerful, jammy profiles of recent sun-drenched years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"it\"\u003eDeep brilliant dark red dominated by complex notes of mature red fruits (plum, cherry),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"it\"\u003e spices, and the characteristic \"garrigue\" (dried herbs) of the region. On the palate full-bodied and rich, but with the 2021 vintage's characteristic freshness with round tannins. Service temperature 16°C - 18°C. Drink well now through 2035+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L\u003cspan lang=\"it\"\u003eong, unctuous finish with hints of hazelnut and smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The tannins and acidity of this wine are designed to go with the fat of high quality red meat. Mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, and strong, aged or hard cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis wine is defined by a unique Southern Rhône's natural power and the 2021 vintage's specific \"finesse.\" Because 2021 was a cooler, more \"classic\" year in the Rhône compared to the heatwaves of 2018–2020, the character of this wine is notably more \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"143\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eelegant, fresh, and structured\u003c\/b\u003e than in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LENOO Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988811595946,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/0241\/6042\/files\/2021GuigalCDPCompressed.jpg?v=1770414981","url":"https:\/\/lenoowine.com\/products\/2021-e-guigal-chateauneuf-du-pape","provider":"LENOO Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}