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“ « 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 » ”

Southern Rhône

Côtes du Rhône White

A white wine which will seduce thanks to the blend of grape varieties and its qualities which are as numerous as its famous red cousin’s! Connoisseurs will recognise the dominant presence of Viognier.

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Soil type

Varied soil, sediment, limestone, granite.

Grape variety

60% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 8 % Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc, 2% Grenache blanc.

Average age of vines

25 years.

Winemaking

low temperatures, temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation.

Ageing

Stainless steel tanks.

Average yield

35 Hl / hectare.

Average annual production

Around 700.000 bottles.

Tasting

Eye : 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.

Our comment

Loyal followers of the GUIGAL Côtes-du-Rhône will enjoy this wine which flatters as much as its famous red cousin !

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Vintages 2017

BETTANE+DESSEAUVE

Score : 14/20

Toujours aussi séduisant et équilibré, frais et fin, irréprochable. Comme le dit avec malice Philippe Guigal : « cest un vin du Sud, fait par des gens du Nord. »

JEB DUNNUCK

Score : 90

The 2017 Côtes du Rhône Blanc has lots of Grenache Blanc as well as other permitted varieties. Notes of white flowers, citrus, and honeysuckle all emerge from this medium-bodied, vibrant white that has good acidity and a clean finish. As usual, it over-delivers.

WINE ADVOCATE

Score : 89

The 2017 Cotes du Rhone Blanc includes a majority of Viognier (as usual), supported by 15% to 20% Roussanne and bit of other Rhône varieties. It's a bold mouthful of apricot, pineapple and citrus, with a slightly floral nose. Medium to full-bodied, it's plump and round in the mouth, followed by a fresh, slightly briny finish. Drink it over the next couple of years.

WINE SPECTATOR

Score : 88

Apricot, nectarine and green plum notes hold sway here, with flashes of fennel and star fruit on the finish. Ripe and rounded, but stays fresh in feel. Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Grenache Blanc. Drink now. 50,000 cases made, 15,000 cases imported. — JM