Vintage after vintage, the Collection wines have become symbols which perfectly illustrate the family’s ethos of supreme quality. Careful ageing, together with the meticulous attention paid every day by Marcel and Philippe Guigal to the selection and blending processes, bring to the fore the consistency and excellence of the great appellations of the Rhône Valley. This classic of the estate and the appellation is an archetypal expression of the finesse and elegance of the Côte-Rôtie wines. Aged for 36 months in oak barrels - 50% new oak. Balance between scarcely perceptible acidity and tannins, which add ageing potential, softened by long ageing in oak. Food pairing: Small game, red meat and cheese. Serving temperature: 16°C to 18°C. Taste: Round soft tannins. Aromas of raspberry, blackberry and vanilla. Appearance: Dark ruby red. Aroma: Spices, red berries and delicate oak aromas. Grape variety: Syrah, Viognier