{"product_id":"e-guigal-cote-rotie-chateau-dampuis-2016","title":"E. Guigal, Côte Rôtie Château d'Ampuis 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eE. Guigal’s Côte Rôtie Château d’Ampuis 2016 is a striking expression of one of the Rhône Valley’s most admired appellations, combining depth, structure, and remarkable aromatic complexity. Crafted by the house that helped define single-vineyard Côte Rôtie, it reflects both Guigal’s meticulous approach and the historic prestige of this steep northern Rhône terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby in colour with mauve reflections, this vintage opens with a refined nose of spices, dark berries, and well-integrated oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied and impressively structured, showing layers of plum, blackberry, and vanilla wrapped around intense, firm tannins.\n\nThe wine has the concentration and balance to age gracefully for many years, gaining further complexity and silkiness with cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are harvested entirely by hand with strict selection to ensure only the best fruit enters the cellar. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures, followed by about four weeks of maceration to extract colour, aroma, and structure. The wine is then matured for 38 months in new oak barrels, adding depth, spice, and texture while preserving the character of the Côte Rôtie terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an excellent partner for game, red meats, and mature cheeses, where its tannins and dark fruit character can shine alongside rich flavours. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for a few hours before serving to allow the wine to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis in 1946, E. Guigal has become one of the Rhône Valley’s most respected and influential producers. Now led by the family’s third generation, the estate is celebrated for its dedication to low yields, organic vineyard work, and minimal intervention in the cellar, producing some of the region’s most iconic wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"E. Guigal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54366822728017,"sku":"VDZ-10269812588880-52306877579600","price":257.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/guig03013-3.jpg?v=1784541431","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/e-guigal-cote-rotie-chateau-dampuis-2016","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}