E. Guigal Red Côtes du Rhône

Full-bodied red Rhône wine with a fruity taste. Not heavy, but certainly full enough for grilled meat and casseroles. Also pairs well with Dutch farmhouse cheese. Color, taste: red, robust Grape variety: syrah, grenache Country, region: France, Rhône Good with: Pasta, Vegetarian Awarded: De Grote Hamersma 8.5 Guigal is the leading winemaking family of the Rhône. After grandfather Etienne and father Marcel, Philippe, the third generation, now leads the company. What began as a small family business has become a world-famous wine brand with a place in the Top 1 Most Admired Winebrands in the World. Guigal is valued worldwide for the consistently high quality and the distinct, typically regional character of all its wines. This focus on quality certainly applies to their basic wines, such as this red Rhône. It is smooth, tastes fruity with a hint of spice. Not heavy at all, but nicely full. You can enjoy it at the table and also as an evening wine. Truly Rhône and truly Guigal. Tip: if you are looking for a white and red wine for a dinner, you can combine this with its twin brother: Guigal’s white Côte du Rhône.