E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend 2016

Will Stanley

Dark and inviting, this is another great showing for Guigal’s multi-million bottle basic Côtes du Rhône. The generous nose comes across very southern Rhône-like, with aromas of blackberry, liquorice, lavender and fresh tar, while the palate adds flavours of plum and smoked bacon, with a spicy finish. This really is remarkably good stuff for the money.

James Forsyth

A tasty, go to, great value Rhone. I bought a case that has been serving us well throughout social isolation. Down to last couple!

Will Stanley

Jeb Dunnuck refers to this wine as a ‘workhorse cuvée’, a testament to its reliability year in, year out. The 2016 was another successful vintage for every inch of the Rhône, which shows in this straightforward but amiable bottling by E. Guigal.

Mark Eastom

Roasted vegetables, dried fruits/prunes, crushed stones, herbs, medium bodied, soft tannins and complementing acid.

Jeff Ames

Owner/Winemaker Rudius Wines

For $ just great value. Not super complex but balanced and goes really well with food.

Lisa Gorby

Served with beef bourguignon  delicious. For the price $14

Michael Kish

Very enjoyable, friendly and elegant wine for any time. Silky texture, slightly thin. Balanced acidity. Tart fresh cherries. An herbal note that becomes licorice-like in the aftertaste. Would buy again without hesitation.

Geoalfie77

Agree with prior comments re amiable workhorse; wouldn’t confuse it with anything fancy but overall good wine at very accessible price

Vinny Voci

For less than $20 this is great. It takes a few to open up but the releases the fruit with good structure for a cotes du rhone. One worth stocking up on for everyday.

Ray Vanderhoff

Juicy plum and red berry aromas and flavors. Bright notes of cola and baking spices. Just a hint of Forrest Floor on the silky finish. Very reasonable for such a mass produced wine.