Guigal • Cotes du Rhone, France
Guigal’s Côtes du Rhône Rouge is a benchmark Southern Rhône blend, unusually Syrah‑led (with Grenache and Mourvèdre) sou…Guigal’s Côtes du Rhône Rouge is a benchmark Southern Rhône blend, unusually Syrah‑led (with Grenache and Mourvèdre) sourced from old vines on varied limestone, granite, and alluvial soils. Aged significantly longer than most in its class,…Learn More »
$16
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
90
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Generous dark cherry and blackberry flavors give the 2020 Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge a deep, fleshy core, framed by firm but approachable tannins. Notes of dried herbs, black olive and warm stone add a savory edge, while the finish stays clean and nicely lifted, making this a characterful yet very drinkable vintage for the cuvée.
Grilled lamb chops; Saucisson and hard cheeses; Mushroom and thyme roast chicken
Guigal’s Côtes du Rhône Rouge is a benchmark Southern Rhône blend, unusually Syrah‑led (with Grenache and Mourvèdre) sourced from old vines on varied limestone, granite, and alluvial soils. Aged significantly longer than most in its class, it offers a deep, dark, spicy black‑fruit profile with smooth tannins and notable complexity and finesse, consistently punching above its modest price across vintages.