Maison Guigal

Côtes-du-Rhône

White
Located in the southern part of the Rhone Valley, close to Avignon. The very first people who have planted vines in the area were the Greeks and the Romans. In 1650, the first regulations for quality and origin protection were edited. In 1737, an Edict from the King of France imposed that all barrels for sale should be fire-marked with the letters "C.D.R.". The fame of the appellation increased in 1937 with the creation of the appellation.
Côtes du Rhône - Guigal - Blanc

Appellation

  • Creation of the appellation: 1937
  • 84% red wines
  • 6% white wines
  • 10% rosé wines
  • 30 749 hectares of vines
  • 1 280 240 hl/ year
  • Average yield 42 hl / hectare
  • 31% of exported production
  • Dry wines

Vineyard

Grape varietals

Viognier 60 %, Roussanne 15 %, Marsanne 10 %, Clairette 8 %, Bourboulenc 5 % et Grenache blanc 2 %.

Terroir & Climat

Mediterranean climate. Various soils: sediments, limestone and granite.

Average age of vines

25 years.

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking method

Wine making process at low temperatures. Control of the alcoholic fermentation.

Ageing

10 months in stainless steel vats.

Yearly production

700 000 bottles.

Tasting notes

Visual

Yellow pale colour, bright and clear.

Nose

Delicate freshness, surrounded by the typical aromatic expression of Viognier. White flowers, apricot, acacias, and white peach flavours.

Palate

Fruity wine showing richness and minerality.

Overall

Balanced wine with elegance and a charming expression.

Service

Drinking window

Ready to drink

Ageing potential

Up to 3 years.

Service temperature

10°C

Food pairings

Starters, fish, Asian food.

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