2018 E. Guigal Hermitage Rouge

Another impressive standard-bearer from Guigal, this 2018 from Hermitage harkens back to the wonderful 2016 but with even more oomph on the mid-palate. The bouquet is immediately alluring with violets and crushed stone surrounding the classic cassis. Full-bodied and expansive in the mouth, with no shortage of power and the lingering, creamy finish is pure satisfaction. Dunnuck’s summation is that, “it could be a read superstar and drink well above its price point.”