WINE DESCRIPTION
The E. Guigal Ermitage Ex-Voto is a powerful and complex Syrah-based red wine from the Rhône Valley in France. It is produced from a blend of grapes grown on the numerous terraces of the hill of Hermitage, in the north of the Rhône Valley. This Syrah-dominant wine is blended with a small amount of white grape varieties (Marsanne and Roussanne), which give it a delicate and complex aromatic profile. On the nose, it displays notes of blackberry, plum and blackcurrant, with subtle hints of pepper, licorice and spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and intense, with a core of well-structured tannins and a long, persistent finish. This is a wine with great elegance and complexity, that will continue to evolve over the coming years.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Ermitage Ex-Voto from E. Guigal is a magnificent blend of intense aromas and flavors.On the nose, it displays aromas of blackberry, cassis, tobacco, and leather. On the palate, it is full-bodied and robust with a lovely, velvety texture and notes of dark chocolate, mineral, and spice. The finish is long and lingering, with a hint of sweet oak and tobacco. A truly beautiful and complex wine.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2050
Profile
Sweetness:
No sweetness
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: E. Guigal
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.CUSTOMER RATING
4.6
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