Guigal

Guigal was established in 1946 by Étienne Guigal, it has been managed by his son Marcel Guigal since 1961 and now Marcel’s son Philippe has become and active part of the business.

Guigal shot to fame when in the 80’s Robert Parker heaped praise on Guigal’s wines, commenting “In the past 26 years I have spent visiting wineries and vignerons, I have never seen a producer so fanatical about quality as Marcel Guigal”.

“Over and above the cultural and patrimonial aspects, all the attention which goes into each stage of the winemaking process is focussed on bringing intense, sometimes unexpected, pleasure. A great wine should be enjoyed and shared in good company and if it arouses passion and emotion then this wine from the Maison GUIGAL will have achieved its true meaning”

Philippe Guigal

2019 Simpsons Wine Estate Canterbury Rose
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2019 Simpsons Wine Estate Canterbury Rose

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AU$79.95
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Description

Simpsons describe this wine as their Great British Classic Method Rosé. It is the epitome of English taste and luxury and is created from exclusively estate-grown Pinot Noir grapes hand-picked from our vineyards situated on the iconic chalk slopes of the North Downs of Kent.

Harvesting & Vinification: Pinot Noir grapes from our Roman Road vineyard site were carefully hand-picked and gently whole-bunch pressed in an Inertys, oxygen-free pneumatic press to preserve and protect the pure, primary red fruit flavours and aromatics. The juice was then cold settled in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks prior to primary fermentation. The wine progressed through full malolactic fermentation and then rested in tank prior to tirage in spring 2020.
Secondary Fermentation & Ageing: After the secondary fermentation in the bottle the wine then aged on its lees for fifteen months prior to disgorgement and then a further four months under cork prior to release in November 2021.

Tasting

This wine is delicately pink, with a very fine bead. It has a soft rose petal and fresh strawberry sorbet nose, illustrating finesse and balance. On the palate there are crisp, wild berry flavours balanced with hints of almond and rose, ending with a clean, complex finish.

Food Pairings

Pairs with bacon sandwichs, gammon steaks, pheasant.

Ageing

Cellaring Potential: Will drink well through to 2024, and potentially beyond if its cellared correctly.

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