2021 Côtes du Rhône rouge

The classic from Guigal, the Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge from the 2020 vintage: A dense, intense red color in the glass, ripe, juicy cherry notes on the nose, underpinned by a fine spiciness; on the palate, as usual, of impressive density, beautiful fruit fullness, juice, with the fruit aromas so typical of this wine, velvety tannins (18 months of aging in large wooden barrels), a fruity, long finish.

Goes well with Mediterranean cuisine, e.g. oven-baked lamb carré with rosemary and honey jus and white garlic emulsion, roast or braised beef. Once again an excellent Côtes du Rhône with a price/enjoyment ratio that is hard to beat!

Recommendation: Serve at 18 degrees Celsius. Decanted, this wine is a wonderful accompaniment to spicy meat dishes, e.g. braised beef, game and strong cheeses. Enjoy this wine until 2032.

Grape variety: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvédre

Classification: Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée
Taste: dry
Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.
Allergen information: Contains sulphites.

Bottler, importer: E. Guigal, Château D'Ampuis, 69420 Ampuis, FR