E. Guigal Crozes Hermitage 2019

The 2019 E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage is a robust and deeply expressive Syrah from a vintage defined by exceptional solar intensity and concentration. Sourced primarily from the villages of Beaumont-Monteux and Mercurol, this wine reflects the stony, alluvial terroirs of the region. It presents a dark, brilliant ruby colour and an intense bouquet of blackberries, red currants, and plums, interwoven with signature notes of black pepper, smoked meat, and violet. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and fleshy, featuring a rich texture and fine-grained tannins that provide a solid structural framework. Aged for 24 months in second-fill French oak, it balances its powerful dark fruit core with a refined savory complexity and a long, persistent finish.

91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate