Vinifera's E. Guigal Wine Tasting - King of the Rhone Valley

Welcome wine enthusiasts! Join us for Vinifera's E. Guigal Wine Tasting - King of the Rhone Valley at Vinifera Wine Bar on January 31, 2026 at 3:30 PM. Get ready to sip and savor the finest wines from the Rhone Valley. This event is a must for anyone who appreciates the art of winemaking. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to taste some of the best wines in the world. See you there! Wine tastings, light appetizers, and expert instruction all included.

Guigal was established in 1946 by Étienne Guigal, who had worked for Vidal Fleury for 15 years before setting up his own business. It has been managed by his son Marcel Guigal since 1961. In 1984, Guigal bought Vidal Fleury but continues to operate it as a separate business. In 2000, Guigal bought and absorbed two other wineries: the estate Jean-Louis Grippat in Saint-Joseph and the Domaine de Vallouit, with vineyard holdings in Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage, which added some high-end vineyards in other appellations to the Guigal range. In 2006 the Domaine de Bonserine was purchased by Guigal.[5] In recent years, Marcel's son Philippe Guigal has been active as a winemaker at Guigal.[1][6]

Guigal, under Marcel Guigal, came to international fame in the early- to mid-1980s when Robert M. Parker, Jr.followed by other wine critics heaped praise on Guigal's top Côte-Rôtie wines, in particular the three single vineyard wines La Mouline, La Landonne and La Turque. Parker comments that "In the past 26 years I have spent visiting wineries and vignerons, I have never seen a producer so fanatical about quality as Marcel Guigal."[3] This attention contributed to the Rhône wines' improved international fame in general, and in particular led Côte-Rôtie to be seen more on par with Hermitage than in previous times.[1] This also meant that the top Côte-Rôtie wines increased in price to reach and later follow and sometimes surpass that of the top Hermitage wines.[4]In 2006 Marcel Guigal was awarded the Decanter Man of the Year award for his contribution and dedication to the Rhône.[7]

E Guigal

Cote de Rhone Blanc- 91 pts Decanter

Raw Materials: Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc 

Yellow gold, clear and brilliant. Nose : Freshness marked by the distinctive aromas of Viognier ;white flowers, apricot, acacia and white peach. Palate : Fruity with plenty of richness and body. Overall : A well-rounded wine with elegance, strength and balance.

Cote de Rhone Rouge-90 pts Robert Parker

Raw Materials: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre

Deep and dark red. On the nose intensely aromatic, with black fruits and spices. The palate is full, round and yet also racy. Round and smooth tannins present through the full bodied, ample wine. Overall a complete wine, with a long finish, with elegance and finesse accompanying the abundance of fruit and well-balanced tannins.

Chateaneuf de Pape- 93 pts James Suckling

Raw Materials: Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah

The nose is full of spice and red berries - even notes of jam. On the palate, the wine is complex and powerful, with round tannins and notes of ripe plum, peppery herbs and cherry stone. Overall, an ample, rich wine that manages to maintain purity.

Hermitage Rouge-94 pts Wine Spectator

Raw Materials: Syrah

A seductive, ripe wine, with mulled plum and baked cherry flavors enveloped by smoldering incense, warm earth and toasted alder. Gains an ample frame from softened tannins, while menthol and juniper notes provide a refreshing, spicy edge. Reveals mocha and smoked bacon accents that draw out the finish, which has good tension and length.

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