« Vintage after vintage, the Collection wines have become symbols which perfectly illustrate the family’s ethos of supreme quality. Careful ageing, together with the meticulous attention paid every day by Marcel and Philippe Guigal to the selection and blending processes, bring to the fore the consistency and excellence of the great appellations of the Rhône Valley »
Northern Rhône

Crozes-Hermitage White

This attractive wine from the Northern Rhône is characterised by its fresh fruitiness and generosity.

Soil type

Clay silt. Sand and gravel.

Grape variety

95 % Marsanne, 5 % Roussanne.

Average age of vines

25 years

Winemaking

12 months partly in oak.

Ageing

Temperature controlled fermentation at around 18°C.

Average yield

37 Hl/ hectare.

Average annual production

Around 30.000 bottles.

Tasting

Eye : Golden yellow.
Nose : Aromas of white flowers such as hawthorn blossom and acacia. Delicate oak.
Palate : Fine and elegant. Full body, round and rich.
Overall : Remarkable freshness with all the finesse and richness of the appellation.

Our comment

This wine is produced from the vineyards of what was previously the VALLOUIT estate.
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Vintages 2017

BETTANE+DESSEAUVE

Score : 13/20

Le fruité est frais, belle nervosité en bouche, la malo bloquée lui va bien. 

 

JEB DUNNUCK

Score : 90

Fresh peach, tangerine, buttered citrus and floral notes all emerge from the 2017 Crozes Hermitage Blanc, which is mostly Marsanne that had its malolactic fermentation blocked. It’s medium-bodied, nicely textured, and has juicy acidity, all making for a delicious and satisfying white that will be versatile on the table.

 

WINE ADVOCATE

Score : 89

Guigal's 2017 Crozes Hermitage Blanc delivers ample melon and pear aromas and flavors. It's medium to full-bodied, round and succulent, with just enough freshness to suggest it will drink well for the next couple of years. Hints of honey and dried spices linger on the finish.

Consumption

A boire

Serving temperature

10°C to 12°C.

Ageing potential

To drink over the next 2 years.

Food and wine matching

White meats and cheese.

The cooperage

of the domain

Producing

exceptional wines