E. Guigal
Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie
Côte-Rôtie
2020
Vintage
Varietal
Syrah
Where it is, October 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2043.
The ‘20 Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie.
E. Guigal Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie 2020 is a Syrah from France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
E. Guigal Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie 2020 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2020 vintage
E. Guigal's 2020 Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie is a Syrah from France.
About E. Guigal
E. Guigal's Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie is a Syrah from France.
From the cellar: pair with
Rosemary lamb shoulder
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Venison stew with juniper
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Braised beef cheeks with black olive
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is E. Guigal Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie 2020?
E. Guigal Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie 2020 is a Syrah from France.
What does E. Guigal Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie 2020 taste like?
E. Guigal Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie 2020 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should E. Guigal Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie 2020 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2051. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2043. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with E. Guigal Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie 2020?
Pair this wine with Rosemary lamb shoulder; Venison stew with juniper; or Braised beef cheeks with black olive.