# Château d’Ampuis Côte-Rôtie (2019)

- **Producer:** E. Guigal
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah, Viognier
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €99
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black pepper, black plum, violet, black cherry, cedar, chocolate, coffee, smoke, cloves, vanilla, earth, tobacco, leather, forest floor, wet leaves

## About this wine

Château d’Ampuis Côte-Rôtie is a significant wine from the esteemed E. Guigal estate, located in the heart of the Northern Rhône's Côte-Rôtie appellation. The wine is primarily made from Syrah, with a small addition of Viognier, sourced from meticulously managed vineyards. Guigal's winemaking philosophy emphasizes tradition, terroir, and patience, with extended aging contributing to the wine's character. The estate itself has a rich family history, dating back to 1946, and continues to be a benchmark for the region.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards date back to the 1890s.
- Motto: 'No good without pain'.
- Crafted from carefully selected plots.
- Extended oak aging is a hallmark.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and well-integrated tannins are ideal for complementing the richness and protein of red meats and game. The subtle oak influence can harmonize with roasted flavors, while the wine's structure can cut through the richness of sauces and fats.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Château d’Ampuis Côte-Rôtie begins with meticulous vineyard practices focused on low yields and natural balance, avoiding chemical interventions. Grapes are fermented in closed stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in oak barrels. This extended maturation period is a key element of Guigal's approach, contributing to the wine's complexity and structure.