Vinification, transmission from generation to generation
Winemaking requires perfect mastery of the skills honed by our ancestors to produce top-quality wines. Each stage of the process demands meticulous attention and constant care. Here, the epitome of a great wine is a blend of artisanal craftmanship and modern tools of vinification. This duality allows the grape varieties to fully express both their characteristics and the individuality of the terroirs they come from.
Ageing the great wines of the Rhône Valley
Cloaked in silence and the cool darkness of the cellars, the still barrels nurture their precious contents year after year. This calm is deceptive, however, as nowhere else is such intense activity at play. Here, oak is king; only it can ensure the perfection and consistency of the subtle exchange which will allow the wine to evolve and improve under the watchful eye of the winemaker. Only it can elevate the raw material produced from fruit and terroir with delicate nuances of oak, vanilla and selective tannins. Without overpowering, it reveals the authenticity and full expression of the wine with a profound respect for its balance, origins and vintage. Every day, the wine becomes more refined, expressive and complex in the barrel.
Producing exceptional wines
The wines of Maison Guigal are conceived in the family tasting cellar in the very heart of the historic cellars of the domain. A daily ritual is performed in the calm of this sanctuary as father and son work on their precious blends. Aromas, structure, flavours – each nuance is studied. This is why long months of tasting are required for excellence to express itself and evoke intense and authentic emotion. This natural alchemy gives birth to the balance and consistent quality of the wines of this great Rhône domain vintage after vintage.
