Côtes Du Rhône Rouge, Guigal, FR, 2018

The Guigal family owns some of the most hallowed vineyards in the Rhône Valley and the world and makes some of the most sought-after wines in the world.  Yet you are undoubtedly more likely to spend time with them speaking about their Côtes du Rhône Rouge.  Given that this particular wine can be the introduction to the entire Rhône Valley for a drinker, as well as the position the Guigals occupy in the Rhône Valley, it is not enough for the Guigals to make a good Côtes du Rhône.  They are relentlessly driven to produce a distinctive and outstanding wine that drives interest in exploring the entirety of the Rhône.