E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc

A charming floral wine filled with aromas of white flowers and acacia honey. It has great ageing potential.

Winemaker notes

Eye : Consistent straw yellow.

Nose : Complex nose with dominant floral vegetal notes and acacia honey. Elegant and delicate oak.

Palate : Spicy with good structure. A wine for ageing.

Overall : Overall balance and with deep complex aromas characteristic of these rare white wines.

2018

Wine Advocate 92: Full-bodied and expansive on the palate, Guigal's 2018 Hermitage Blanc exhibits scents of toasted marshmallow, grilled pear, candied citrus and fennel fronds. Round and mouthfilling, it may be drunk now with considerable pleasure for its weight and sheer lusciousness, but lovers of aged Rhône whites will want to set aside a bottle or two for 10 years or so.

James Suckling 93: Aromas of flint, lemongrass, white smoke and dried lemon. Medium-to full-bodied with lots of depth and complexity. Mineral and herbal with a smoky finish. Lovely now, but this will age. 95% marsanne, 5% roussanne. Drink or hold.