Hiking and Wine between Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu
This guided hike plunges you into the heart of the prestigious vineyards of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu, on trails rarely used by visitors. It is distinguished by the perf...
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 8 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: golden honey, ripe peach, beeswax, exotic spice, white flowers
Palate: enormously rich and textured, golden stone fruit, new oak vanilla, mineral backbone, very long finish
The white companion to Guigal's Ex-Voto rouge, from old Marsanne and Roussanne vines on the Hermitage hill. Massively rich and textured with extraordinary ageing potential.
What it pairs with
- Whole roast turbot with brown butter The wine's opulent richness and golden fruit are ideal with whole-roasted finest fish.More wines for fish →
- Pan-seared foie gras with quince Rich foie gras and the wine's golden, rich character create a special occasion pairing.More wines for foie gras →
- Risotto with white truffle and butter The wine's exotic spice and mineral depth complement the luxury of white truffle.More wines for risotto →
With cheese
How to serve Ermitage Ex-Voto Blanc
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Whole roast turbot with brown butter, Pan-seared foie gras with quince, Risotto with white truffle and butter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Ex-Voto Blanc was first produced in 2007 alongside the rouge version. From old Marsanne and Roussanne vines on the Hermitage hill, it is the richest and most concentrated white Hermitage produced by the Guigal house.
- 2007First vintage of Ermitage Ex-Voto Blanc from old Marsanne and Roussanne vines
Facts
- Producer
- E. Guigal · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Marsanne (85%), Roussanne (15%)
- Classification
- Hermitage AOC
- Oak
- 20 months in new French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 200-350 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
Frequently asked about Ermitage Ex-Voto Blanc
What does Ermitage Ex-Voto Blanc taste like?
On the nose, golden honey, ripe peach, beeswax, exotic spice, white flowers. On the palate, enormously rich and textured, golden stone fruit, new oak vanilla, mineral backbone, very long finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a very long, honeyed mineral finish. The white companion to Guigal's Ex-Voto rouge, from old Marsanne and Roussanne vines on the Hermitage hill. Massively rich and textured with extraordinary ageing potential.
When should I drink Ermitage Ex-Voto Blanc?
Drink 8-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Ermitage Ex-Voto Blanc?
Whole roast turbot with brown butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pan-seared foie gras with quince and Risotto with white truffle and butter. The wine's opulent richness and golden fruit are ideal with whole-roasted finest fish.
What grapes are in Ermitage Ex-Voto Blanc?
The blend is Marsanne (85%), Roussanne (15%). The wine is classified as Hermitage AOC.
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