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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.5 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 317 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Wamrod on 3/16/2024 & rated 92 points: Cellared from release. I’m totally going to quote WINEGUYX as he summed it up! “ Fantastic nose of kirsch liqueur, fresh herb de Provence switches and black cherry. Full-bodied and rich, just loadedw ith sweet black cherry juice, kirsch and the sweetest garden herbs. This is absolutely delicious and loaded with ripe fruit juices without being at all heavy or ponderous. This is perfectly mature but will last several more years. Drink now-2027.” (223 views) | | | Tasted by jgh123 on 3/2/2024 & rated 89 points: OK but disappointing in comparison to previous bottles. Drink up. (256 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyX on 7/10/2023 & rated 93 points: Fantastic nose of kirsch liqueur, fresh herb de Provence switches and black cherry. Full-bodied and rich, just loadedw ith sweet black cherry juice, kirsch and the sweetest garden herbs. This is absolutely delicious and loaded with ripe fruit juices without being at all heavy or ponderous. This is perfectly mature but will last several more years. Drink now-2027. 93 (707 views) | | | Tasted by jgh123 on 4/16/2023 & rated 91 points: Bought on release and appropriately cellered. Nice; fully mature; drink up while it's still holding. It's approaching the edge... (658 views) | | | Tasted by WojteG on 1/5/2023 & rated 86 points: Big disappointment here.
I thought the wine would be worth at least 90 pts.(Guigal name, you know...) but as you see it's not even close to 89. Short review - no balance here. Red cherry, milk chocolate, dry texture, pop up acidity, unremarkable finish with some bitter notes!
No joy to drink it! (947 views) | | | Tasted by roasted hill on 12/10/2022: I found this 1/2 bottle of a wine that I advised drinking in 2017. Consistent notes and still going strong.... (749 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyX on 9/25/2022 & rated 92 points: This has always been an excellent wine and excellent example of Gigondas and this bottle is no exception. Loads of Provençal herbs, roasted cherries and blueberries and wild flowers adorn the nose and palate. The palate appears to be thinning so this is likely on the down-swing Drink now-2025 92 (859 views) | | | Tasted by chatters on 8/22/2022: Hartsyard supper (Hartsyard, Newtown): Baked red fruits, leather, slight earthy, sweet spice, slight garrigue, alcohol warmth. Juicy, soft almost non-discernible tannins, alcohol warmth on the finish, dense, baked red fruit. Not really for me. (903 views) | | | Tasted by ihavezinned on 4/24/2022 & rated 91 points: Took a few hours for this to express itself. It’s a lovely GSM with lovely blueberry and blackberry with very soft tannins and a long velvety finish. Drinking wonderfully now, just give it time to open up. (860 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 3/10/2021 & rated 93 points: This is the last bottle of a case. I was disappointed in all of the bottles I consumed until a couple of years ago. I followed all of the drink windows I saw online, which suggested drinking this one way too early. There are a couple of other recent reviews on cellartracker.com that confirm this is a very good wine right now. (1570 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 1/24/2021 & rated 92 points: A little better than recent bottles over the last couple of years. (1560 views) | | | Tasted by Rcolella on 11/24/2020 & rated 93 points: Excellent wine. Aged great. Drinking nicely now!! (1643 views) | | | Tasted by Rcolella on 9/11/2020: Gave bottle to Beniot at Nelligan Hotel in Old Montreal
Aug 28, 2020. (1701 views) | | | Tasted by frasoo on 4/14/2020 & rated 90 points: Opened on Easter Sunday to have with grilled steak and chicken. Decanted and aired but it was still tight. Finished bottle last night and the fruit in this wine had opened up and it wasn't as "hot" as on Sunday. Plum, black berry, leather and fresh herbs meld making this a balanced and enjoyable wine. Needs lots of air and time to come up. (2021 views) | | | Tasted by BHRH on 3/7/2020 & rated 92 points: Wow - this was unexpectedly more northern than southern Rhone-ish with a rather dark color, broodish meaty, bacon fat aromas, scorched earth, and dense blackberry fruits. You still get some of the raspberry fruit from the Grenache on the palate, but this is a beefy and uber delicious wine that could be easily be evaluated as a Syrah by a blind taster. In a perfect drinking window now! Not quite as good on the second day. (1527 views) | | | Tasted by colin107 on 1/16/2020 & rated 91 points: This is absolutely delicious with air. Even better on day 2. (1637 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 10/13/2019 & rated 91 points: Still good, but I am going to drink up my last 3 bottles. (1857 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 4/3/2019 & rated 92 points: Had a couple of bottles of this one that were a little off. But it is back to drinking very well. I know most are suggesting a back end year of 2020 for this wine, but it may last just a little longer than that. (2416 views) | | | Tasted by Rcolella on 3/30/2019 & rated 92 points: Some tasting notes as other bottle had on the same day. (2151 views) | | | Tasted by Rcolella on 3/30/2019 & rated 92 points: Great wine. Medium to full bodied wine with plum and black currant tasting notes and hints of licorice. Has he long and elegance finish. Drink now or Cellar for another 5 to 8 years. Had 2 bottles and 4 more to go. (2079 views) | | | Tasted by larsum on 7/22/2018 & rated 88 points: In accordance with earlier notes this was post peak but still enjoyable. (3108 views) | | | Tasted by casoe on 6/7/2018 & rated 88 points: Still a nice fresh food wine, but I liked it better a few years ago. Pepper, dark berries, but too much of the fruit has gone, and not replaced with something else. (2901 views) | | | Tasted by Kentw on 3/10/2018 & rated 88 points: This tastes like a classic Rhone. A bit austere, medium weight, dry, spicy mid palate with sour cherry finish. However, all the other Gigondas I have had, have been darker, fuller and richer. Have I waited too long that it lost its rich "baby fat" as some have noted? (2742 views) | | | Tasted by Racer117 on 1/12/2018 & rated 88 points: Not as enjoyable as the '10 we had a few nights prior. Primary fruit, herbs, and a floral note. Not simple, but not complex either. (2869 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyX on 1/8/2018 & rated 90 points: This is really starting to get lean. Still has a beautiful nose of crunchy black and blueberries, flowers and spice. Some mineral-laden earth as well. Medium-bodied, much like the 2005, this has lost its baby fat and is a bit lean, but still a delightful drink. Ripe flavors of blue and blackberries, spice and minerals. Really good stuff. 90 (2926 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| E. Guigal producer website
A FAMILY HISTORY
Land with 24 centuries of history behind it, worked and preserved by three generations of winemakers with family values at their core and a commitment to an illustrious terrain that produces prestigious wines. This, in a nutshell, is the Maison Guigal. Right from the beginning the motto, “No Pains No Gains” underpins the promise made to Etienne Guigal. A commitment to work together to follow in his footsteps, to communicate the family’s passion and create so many emotions. Today, Marcel and Philippe, along with their wives, are the guardians of this exceptional domain which combines history, devotion and a sense of togetherness. A breath of inspiration for generations to come.
CÔTE-RÔTIE
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Planted on slopes by the Romans 24 centuries ago, this illustrious vineyard is made up of the Côte Brune, upstream of the Reynard and the Côte Blonde which is downstream. Planted almost exclusively with Syrah, the Côte Brune produces a powerful, intense wine. Thanks to a dash of Viognier which compliments the Syrah, the Côte Blonde is more subtle. There is a charming legend attached to this appellation and the Château d’Ampuis: “the sire of this place had two daughters, one with hair as dark as the night and the other blonde like a field of wheat. When they got married he endowed each with two of his best slopes. This is how we inherited the Côte Brune and the Côte Blonde”
CONDRIEU
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With its steep terraces which plunge towards the Rhône, this vineyard is planted solely with Viognier. A rare grape varietal imported by the Greeks at the beginning of our era, combined with granite soils its naturally complex character produces a unique white wine with a yellow golden hue and intense and subtle notes of delicate apricot and white peach.
SAINT-JOSEPH
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Enjoyed at the table of kings, this illustrious wine’s name hails back to the 16th Century and the Jesuit monks of Tournon. The reds are made from Syrah and the whites from Marsanne and Rousanne. These grape varieties grown on a South to South East facing steeply sloped vineyard with granite soils produce elegant, luscious wines.
HERMITAGE
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A prestigious appellation since ancient times, it is named after a 13th Century hermit who sought redemption by devoting himself to prayer and the cultivation of vines. Enjoyed by the Russian Court and the great and the good of Europe, this rich and powerful wine with intense aromas is produced from Syrah for the reds and Marsanne and Roussanne for the whites.
CROZES-HERMITAGE
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A typical wine of the northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage benefits from warm pebbly soils with good drainage. This is a vast appellation partially planted on slopes. The reds are produced from Syrah and the whites from Marsanne and Rousanne. The red wine is deep ruby in colour, full of savoury flavour and well-balanced. The white wines are dry and aromatic with floral notes.
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
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These soils are composed of calcareous round pebbles and the vineyards are swept by the Mistral winds and warmed by the Provencal sunshine, resulting in wines with unmistakable flavours of the South. These southern wines are produced from a complex blend of the 13 grape varieties of the appellation with Grenache as the main component. They are complex with soft and powerful tannins and are characterised by a generous and strong personality.Red Rhone Blend Read about the different grapes used to produce red and white Rhone wines
On CellarTracker, Red Rhone Blend is the term for a wine consisting of two or more of the traditional 13 Southern Rhone grape varieties. Typically it's the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre or Cinsault grapes, but can also contain the Muscardin, Counoise, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Picardan or Vaccarese grapes.
A 'food' wine. Lacking pretension and intended for local consumption with local cuisine. Lacks the 'high' notes on a Bordeaux, more earthy and sharper so often a better partner to meat dishes with a sauce. France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comRhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Rhone Valley The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)
### Wine Scholar Guild's Rhône valley vintage charts & ratings ###Southern Rhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Southern Rhone Valley
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