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E Guigal Hermitage 1983 is a full mature Syrah from the hill of Hermitage in the northern Rhône valley. The hill, located on the east bank of the Tain river, is the most celebrated vineyard site in the northern Rhône region. With its steep, terraced slopes on soils of predominantly decomposed granite, this iconic site has long considered to be the birthplace of Syrah. "Very deep garnet coloured, with a bouquet of ripe cassis fruit, cedar, tar, and herbs, this fully mature, full-bodied, concentrated wine has an unctuous texture, sweet tannin, and good balance." Wine Advocate, 1997
Founded in the village of Ampuis by Etienne Guigal in 1946, Domaine Guigal is one of the most revered and unwaveringly consistent estates in the Rhône Valley, and is often seen as a benchmark for Côte-Rôtie Syrah. A pioneer of the single-vineyard concept in this appellation Guigal is best known for its top three wines, known affectionately as the 'La-Las', which is short for La Landonne, La Mouline and La Turque – the domaine's top Syrah vineyards .
Other notable vineyards of this 75-hectare estate include La Doriane (the source of Guigal's Condrieu), Ex-Voto (used for Hermitage) and Vignes de l'Hospice (the source of one of Guigal's top St-Joseph Syrahs). All of these have become benchmark wines of their respective appellations. The Crozes-Hermitage appellation completes the roster of Northern Rhône estate vineyards.
Since 2006, Guigal has made a substantial investment in appellations of the Southern Rhône, using top-quality purchased fruit from trusted growers in Châteaneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Tavel and the Côtes du Rhône.
