Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 10 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryVery Long, Mineral And Persistent finish

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

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2007: First vintage of Ermitage Ex-Voto rouge

Facts

Producer
E. Guigal · visiting guide
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.

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