E.Guigal

Rhône, France

The Château d’Ampuis is a splendid sight on the banks of the Rhône River, a Renaissance palace built out of a twelfth century fortress and fully renovated by the winemaking Guigal family, who acquired it in 1995. It is now officially a French National Monument as well as the centre of the E. Guigal estate, founded in 1946 and most widely known for its impeccable Côte Rôtie wines; this ‘roasted slope’ is home to legendarily steep vineyards dating back to Roman times that must be seen to be believed. Tours take you into the ancient cellars of this exalted Rhône producer.

Key Information

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  Opening times

  Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 12:00, 14:00 – 18:00

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  Signature wine

  Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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  Wines produced

  Red, Rosé, White

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  Grape varieties

  Syrah, Viognier

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  Time from airport

  45 mins from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport

Location

6 Route de la Roche, Ampius, Rhône, 69420