Guigal

The Guigal domain was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis; a small, ancient village at the heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation. It is overlooked by unique vineyards where vines and wine have been celebrated for over 2,400 years. Following his arrival in 1924, at the age of 14, the founder went on to make wine for 67 vintages in the Côte-Rôtie.

Ampuis lies to the south of Lyon at the very heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation. Here, on the stark and steep terrain formed by the Rhône River cultivated in terraces since ancient times, the Guigal family works the greatest appellations of the Rhône Valley with both passion and perseverance.

Today, the domain is made up of numerous exceptional vineyards: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage... outstanding plots producing prestigious wines, which showcase the excellence of this domain.

At the heart of the Maison Guigal’s exacting standards lies the desire to preserve the vineyards with complete respect for the ecosystem of the soil. From the cultivation and maintenance of the terraces to the pruning and care of the vines, each step of the way the viticultural practice works in harmony with nature and is sustainable and nourishing. A true reflection of the people who work in the vineyards and of the wines produced by them.