E. Guigal Gigondas 2019

The 2019 E. Guigal Gigondas is a powerful and structured expression of this prestigious Southern Rhône appellation, benefiting from a vintage renowned for its concentration and ripeness. It presents a deep purple-red color and an intense bouquet of ripe black cherries, blackberries, and plums, interwoven with notes of cracked black pepper, garrigue (dried Mediterranean herbs), and subtle licorice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and robust, showcasing firm but well-integrated tannins and a rich, meaty texture. Matured for two years in oak foudres, it balances its natural power with a savory complexity and a long, persistent finish. This is a quintessential "mountain wine" that offers excellent aging potential and pairs beautifully with lamb, game, and hearty stews.

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast

This wine provides a wonderful introduction to the region, especially for the price-point within its class. Juicy ripe rhubarb, wild strawberry, blackberry and savory herbs coat the palate with an impressive saline finish. Enjoy its youthful concentration now or cellar through 2030+.

92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Strawberries and raspberries join olives and green hay on the nose of the 2019 Gigondas. It's a solid example of the appellation, showcasing the elegant side of the stylistic spectrum—not something that I always associate with the Guigal name, but there it is. Medium to full-bodied.

91 Points - Wine Spectator