E. Guigal, Ermitage Ex-Voto 2020 White

E. Guigal’s Ermitage Ex-Voto Blanc 2020 is an exceptionally rich and age-worthy white wine from one of the northern Rhône’s most prestigious appellations. Crafted in tiny quantities and matured entirely in new oak, it combines the profound character of Hermitage with Guigal’s signature precision, depth and long-term cellaring potential.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a luminous golden colour. Its bouquet is generous and powerful, with aromas of white flowers, honey and ripe orchard fruit, complemented by a subtle creamy, oak-aged richness. On the palate, it is full-bodied and intense, with a broad, velvety texture, concentrated fruit and a mineral character that clearly reflects its terroir. Freshness and structure provide balance beneath the wine’s richness, while a long, persistent finish adds further complexity. Although already impressive, the 2020 vintage has the concentration and structure to develop beautifully in bottle. With careful cellaring, it should gain additional layers of honeyed, nutty and mineral complexity over the next 15–20 years or more.

Production
Produced in Hermitage in the northern Rhône, the wine expresses the warm, rocky and mineral-rich character of the appellation. The blend is traditionally based on Marsanne, supported by Roussanne, although the exact composition is not specified here. The grapes are carefully harvested before the wine is fully vinified in new French oak barrels, including complete malolactic fermentation. It then matures for 30 months in new oak, giving the wine its luxurious texture and integrated depth.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at around 12–14°C, allowing the wine to warm gradually in the glass and reveal its full aromatic complexity. It is an excellent match for shellfish and richer seafood dishes, roasted or creamy poultry, white meat, and strongly flavoured fish preparations. Decanting is not essential for a young bottle, but 30–60 minutes of gentle aeration can help open the wine; mature bottles should be handled carefully and decanted only if sediment is present.

Producer
Founded by Étienne Guigal in 1946 in the heart of Côte-Rôtie, E. Guigal has grown into one of the Rhône Valley’s most influential and respected wine houses. Now guided by the third generation, the family combines traditional Rhône expertise with a constant focus on precision and quality. The purchase of Château d’Ampuis and the later acquisition of Château de Nalys in Châteauneuf-du-Pape strengthened Guigal’s presence across the Rhône Valley, while the family’s own cooperage, established in 2003, gives them exceptional control over the oak used for their finest wines.

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