E. Guigal Mixed Case: Ermitage, Ex Voto Blanc and Ermitage, Ex Voto Rouge [domaine release - signed], 2012
A mixed case of 6 bottles from Guigal comprising: 3 bottles of 2012 Ermitage, Ex Voto Blanc 3 bottles of 2012 Ermitage, Ex Voto Rouge Ermitage, Ex Voto Blanc: 90% Marsanne, 10% Roussanne from very old vines (average age between 40 and 90 years). Produced only in exceptional vintages, this wine is remarkably aromatic and complex. The nose is bursting with acacia flowers, honey and toasted notes. Barrel-fermented and aged for 30 months in new oak barrels, this is serious wine that is rich and full-bodied yet balanced and pure. Ermitage, Ex Voto Rouge: 100% Syrah from very old vines (average age between 40 and 90 years) planted on the steep slopes of Bessards, Greffieux, Murands and Hermite. Aged for 42 months in new oak, this wine has an impressive tannic structure and is made only in the best vintages. Black fruit, liquorice, coffee and oriental spices come through on the nose while there's real power of attack on the palate denoting a long life ahead. These bottles are signed by Philippe Guigal.

All lots in this special charity auction were donated by the producers and shipped directly from their cellars. Now lying at LCB VT. The entire sale proceeds will be shared equally between these two worthwhile charities: The Epilepsy Society in the UK and Institut La Teppe in France. The Epilepsy Society: launched in 1892 by a group of London philanthropists and doctors, the Society looks after people with epilepsy and supports research in this field. Their vision is to be at the forefront of research and medicine, ensuring future generations are free from the life-changing effects of epilepsy. epilepsysociety.org.uk Institut La Teppe: this pioneering mental health institution has been part of the Hermitage landscape since 1856. It offers both a residential and day-care centre for patients and provides a research and innovation laboratory in neurology and psychiatry. teppe.org

Duty Status: Duty paid
Packaging: Original Wooden Case
Wine type: Still
Country / Region: France, Rhone