E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge
Grape varieties
GrenacheSpain, or SardiniaThin-skinned, pale and high in alcohol. Stewed strawberry, leather and dried herbs. Aragon and Sardinia both claim it and the evidence is not settled.
More Grenache- MourvèdreEastern Spain
Thick-skinned, tannic and savoury. Blackberry and violet over game, leather and smoke. Called Monastrell in Spain.
More Mourvèdre - SyrahSouth-east France
Black fruit and pepper, full-bodied and firmly tannic. Known as Shiraz in Australia. DNA settled a long argument in 1998: its parents are Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche, not Persia.
More Syrah
Aged in
French OakTight-grained, and restrained with it. Gives spice and a firm, fine texture rather than sweetness.
More aged in French Oak
From the winery E. Guigal
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Body
Feels about as full in the mouth as whole milk.
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Tannin
Between black tea and tea left to stew.
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Acidity
Between orange juice and grapefruit juice.
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Sweetness
About as sweet as black coffee.
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Fruity or earthy
More earthy than fruity.
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Peppery Red
Black pepper and cured meat over dark fruit. The spice is the grape, not the barrel.
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