E. Guigal Ex Voto Ermitage Blanc 2018 (750 ml)

The E. Guigal Ex Voto Ermitage Blanc 2018 is a masterpiece of Rhône Valley winemaking, exemplifying power, complexity, and finesse. Crafted from Marsanne and Roussanne grapes, it opens with an aromatic bouquet of honeysuckle, acacia, and ripe apricot, layered with notes of citrus peel, toasted almonds, and a touch of beeswax. The palate is full-bodied and opulent, delivering lush flavors of peach, pear, and Meyer lemon, intertwined with hints of honey, spice, and a distinctive minerality. Its rich, creamy texture is beautifully balanced by a vibrant acidity, leading to a long, harmonious finish with echoes of stone fruit and subtle oak. Designed for aging, this wine will evolve gracefully over decades, gaining even greater depth and complexity.

Critic Ratings

Jeb Dunnuck Review - Rated 100:

Jeb Dunnuck presents the 2018 Ex Voto Blanc as a majestic, age-worthy Hermitage with quince, honeyed minerality, toasted spice, orange marmalade, and spring flowers. It is deep, rich, and full-bodied, yet the oak has integrated into a purer, more elegant profile without sacrificing density or concentration. The wine offers immediate pleasure but is also expected to evolve for decades after passing through a possible closed phase.

James Suckling Review - Rated 95:

James Suckling highlights a perfumed bouquet of flint, grilled lemon, hay, and pear in the 2018 Ex Voto Blanc. The palate is full-bodied, silky, and layered, with baked citrus, toasted herbs, beeswax, and sliced almond. Succulent texture and persistent length make it compelling now while leaving room for further development.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Review - Rated 93:

Wine Advocate finds the 2018 Ex Voto Blanc more restrained than its barrel showing, with toasted grain, lime custard, and scorched lemon leading the aromatic profile. The medium- to full-bodied palate is rich and textured, adding a toasted-marshmallow note without losing definition. Its long finish and substantial structure suggest a broad, slowly developing white.