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Guigal Winery Guide

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Winery Overview

Maison Guigal was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, at the heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation. Over three generations, the Guigal family has become closely associated with the international reputation of Côte-Rôtie and with a precise, long-aging style of Rhône winemaking.

The family story is central to the estate’s identity. Marcel Guigal took over management in 1961 after his father was struck by temporary blindness, later expanding the house with Bernadette Guigal. Philippe Guigal officially joined the domaine as winemaker in 1997, and today works alongside the family to continue Guigal’s focus on the great appellations of the Rhône Valley.
Guigal’s range now extends well beyond Côte-Rôtie, with wines from Condrieu, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Tavel, and Côtes du Rhône. The acquisition of Château d’Ampuis in 1995, the creation of the family cooperage in 2003, and the opening of Le Caveau du Château in 2020 have made Ampuis an important reference point for Rhône wine lovers and private wine travelers.

Guigal is one of the most important winery visits in the northern Rhône for Cellar Tours clients interested in Côte-Rôtie, benchmark Syrah, historic Ampuis, and one of the Rhône Valley’s most influential family wine houses. Visits can include Le Caveau du Château in Ampuis, museum displays, guided tastings, and, subject to availability, private experiences focused on Guigal’s Rhône wines. Tastings may feature Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, and selected icons such as Château d’Ampuis, La Mouline, La Turque, La Landonne, or La Doriane.

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Private Wine Tours in the Rhône Valley

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James Lawrence

With a passion for food & drink that verges on the obsessive, wine writer James Lawrence has traveled the world in search of the perfect tipple. To date, nothing has surpassed the 1952 R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva, tasted in the cobweb-filled cellars with owner María José. Meanwhile, James has written for a wide variety of publications, including The Telegraph, Decanter, Harpers Wine & Spirit, The Drinks Business, and Wine Business International. He lives in South Wales and returns to his former university city, Bilbao, as much as possible.

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