In the glass
Aroma: black fruits, leather, licorice, coffee, oriental spices
Palate: powerful attack, rich dark fruit, firm tannic structure, great finesse, long mineral finish
Guigal's flagship Hermitage from a specific parcel on the granite hill of Tain. Dense, mineral 100% Syrah with black fruit, leather and oriental spice complexity.
What it pairs with
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Roast leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary
The classic Hermitage and Rhone lamb pairing; mineral Syrah and lamb fat are natural companions. -
Venison daube with orange zest
Game intensity and the wine's granite structure create a compelling partnership. -
Braised oxtail
Slow-cooked collagen-rich beef matches the wine's concentrated dark fruit register.
How to serve Ermitage Ex-Voto Rouge
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary, Venison daube with orange zest, Braised oxtail. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Ex-Voto was first produced in 2007 from a specific parcel of old Syrah vines on the Hermitage hill. The name means votive offering. It is Guigal's most concentrated and expensive Hermitage.
- 2007 — First vintage of Ermitage Ex-Voto rouge
Facts
- Producer
- E. Guigal
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Hermitage AOC
- Oak
- 30 months in new French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 200-350 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
Frequently asked about Ermitage Ex-Voto Rouge
What does Ermitage Ex-Voto Rouge taste like?
On the nose, black fruits, leather, licorice, coffee, oriental spices. On the palate, powerful attack, rich dark fruit, firm tannic structure, great finesse, long mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a very long, mineral and persistent finish. Guigal's flagship Hermitage from a specific parcel on the granite hill of Tain. Dense, mineral 100% Syrah with black fruit, leather and oriental spice complexity.
When should I drink Ermitage Ex-Voto Rouge?
Drink 10-30 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 Rouge?
Roast leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Venison daube with orange zest and Braised oxtail. The classic Hermitage and Rhone lamb pairing; mineral Syrah and lamb fat are natural companions.
What grapes are in Ermitage Ex-Voto Rouge?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Hermitage AOC.