2019 E. Guigal Crozes Hermitage

E. Guigal is one of the Rhône Valley's most revered négociants, and their Crozes-Hermitage is a serious northern Rhône Syrah. Expect an elegant, structured wine with dark fruit, black olive, violet, and white pepper — less flamboyant than McLaren Vale Shiraz, but more complex and age-worthy. A collector's choice that shines alongside game, lamb, or truffle dishes.