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E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2022 375ml | Half Bottle
🇫🇷 Bright fruit character on the palate with a playful finish and a touch of spices
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge — Southern Rhône, France 2022
No name in the Rhône Valley commands more respect than Guigal. From their legendary single-vineyard La Las to this benchmark Côtes du Rhône, Marcel Guigal and his family have spent decades proving that the Southern Rhône can deliver both grandeur and extraordinary value in the same bottle. The 2022 Rouge is a textbook expr...Show More >
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge — Southern Rhône, France 2022
No name in the Rhône Valley commands more respect than Guigal. From their legendary single-vineyard La Las to this benchmark Côtes du Rhône, Marcel Guigal and his family have spent decades proving that the Southern Rhône can deliver both grandeur and extraordinary value in the same bottle. The 2022 Rouge is a textbook expression of the appellation: a Syrah-led blend with Grenache and Mourvèdre, it is deep, dark, and generously fruited — full-bodied yet polished, with smooth tannins and a long, elegant finish. Wine Enthusiast awarded it 92 points and called it "exceptional value."
The nose is intensely aromatic: black cherry, dark plum, rose petal, and warm spice. On the palate, the fruit is bright and concentrated, with earthy depth, fine-grained tannins, and a playful, spice-laced finish that lingers well beyond its price point. A touch of aeration opens it up beautifully — decant briefly or simply let it breathe in the glass.
Wine Enthusiast 92 • James Suckling 90 — "Exceptional value. Bright and concentrated black cherries, rose petal and fresh aromatics."
Expert Reviews — Vintage 2022
Wine Enthusiast — 92 Points
Bright and concentrated black cherries, rose petal and fresh aromatics create a lively nose. On the palate, fruit and earthy notes come into perfect balance with a bit of aeration. A great pairing for meaty dishes, offering exceptional value.James Suckling — 90 Points
A juicy, fruity red with aromas of dark cherries, red berries and mild spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Bright fruit character on the palate with a playful finish and a touch of spices. Drink now.
- Producer: E. Guigal, Ampuis, Rhône Valley, France
- Vintage: 2022
- Appellation: Côtes du Rhône AOC, Southern Rhône
- Blend: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
- Format: 375ml Half Bottle
- Tasting Notes: Black cherry, dark plum, rose petal, warm spice, earthy depth, smooth tannins
- Best Paired With: Grilled lamb, roast chicken, charcuterie, beef stew, hard cheeses
The world's most trusted Rhône producer at its most approachable — Guigal's Côtes du Rhône is the benchmark for what Southern France can deliver at any price.
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Wine Information:
Country: France
Region: Rhone
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Cotes Du Rhone
Variety: Rhone Blend
Type: Reds
Size: 375ml
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Expert Reviews - Prior Vintage 2020
The Wine Advocate 90 Points | Significantly impacted by its elevated Syrah content, Guigal's 2020 Cotes du Rhone boasts expressive aromas of blackberries and blueberries, backed by ample black cherries. It's full-bodied yet supple and fluid, easy to drink and enjoy, with enough black olive and earth notes to ground it and keep it from being a simple fruit bomb.
Decanter 90 Points | Modern, lifted and a bit heady, but attractive and evocative. Black cherry inkiness segues into a dense palate where all the fruit is crammed into a structured body with drying tannins. Herbs and stones hemmed in by a firm grip. A good all rounder.
