{"product_id":"ermitage-rouge-ex-voto-e-guigal-hermitage-2018","title":"Ermitage Rouge Ex-Voto E. Guigal Hermitage, 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eErmitage Rouge Ex-Voto 2018 from E. Guigal is a powerful, age-worthy Syrah from one of the Rhône Valley’s most revered appellations. Sourced from Hermitage’s steep granite slopes, it combines remarkable depth, precision, and concentration with the unmistakable polish that has made Guigal a benchmark producer in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a deep, opaque ruby color. The nose is layered and intense, with aromas of blackberries, cassis, violet, smoked meat, black pepper, and subtle notes of licorice, graphite, and spice.\n\nOn the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, delivering rich dark fruit, savory complexity, and firm but refined tannins. The finish is long and powerful, with excellent balance and impressive aging potential; this is a wine that will continue to evolve gracefully over many years, and likely decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced from Syrah grown on the legendary Hermitage hillside in the northern Rhône, the wine reflects a terroir of granite, limestone, and alluvial soils with excellent drainage and intense sun exposure. The steep vineyard sites encourage low yields and naturally concentrated fruit, while careful hand harvesting ensures only the best grapes are selected. Vinification is handled with great precision to preserve the depth, structure, and aromatic complexity that define this cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an ideal match for rich, flavorful dishes such as roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, game, duck, braised short ribs, or truffle-based preparations. It also pairs beautifully with aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for at least 1–2 hours, or longer if opening in its youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1946, E. Guigal has become one of the most respected names in the Rhône Valley, known for producing wines of exceptional consistency, depth, and longevity. The estate is especially celebrated for its work in Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, and Hermitage, and its top wines, including the Ex-Voto range, have earned international acclaim for their precision and cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"E. Guigal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252120932689,"sku":"MS-64126","price":308.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/64126.png?v=1783443264","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/ermitage-rouge-ex-voto-e-guigal-hermitage-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}