Domaine Guigal was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis; a small, ancient village in the heart of the name Côte Rôtie with unique vineyards. Etienne settled there in 1924, just 14 years old, and for years made wine for 67 vintages in Côte Rôtie, even participating in the development of the Vidal-Fleury establishment. In 1961, still very young, Marcel Guigal took over the management of the domain, and in 1973 he was joined by his wife Bernadette. The two work side by side to expand the family business. Their son Philip was born in 1975 and today he is the oenologist of the domain. Together with his wife Eva, they now represent the third generation of winemakers, producing some of the largest wines in the Rhône Valley.