Food & Wine critic Ray Isle included E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2020 in a print feature, “Red, Red Rhône.,”
He puts a spotlight on some of the lesser known appellations of the Northern Rhône, including Crozes-Hermitage. He notes, generally speaking, the wines from this appellation “are a little more fruit-driven and approachable than those of Saint-Joseph, which tend to be more structured, tannic, and stony.” At the end of the day, he adds the quality of the producer is what will help these wines stand out – and Guigal’s Crozes-Hermitage is one to seek out.
Ray mentioned that Philippe Guigal, third-generation winemaker of E. Guigal, says this wine “highlights the freshness of northern Rhône Syrah.” Ray adds that it is “a polished, crisp red, lightly spicy and finely balanced, its blackberry flavors highlighted by hints of white pepper.”