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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.1 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 407 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by GrillJanne on 4/20/2024 & rated 90 points: Still very enjoyable. Some tannins, but quite soft. Bayleaf, sage, leather. (86 views) | | | Tasted by Leto South on 4/1/2024 & rated 92 points: Decanted 2 hrs. Ruby red, edge paling. Large bq w dark berries, lavender, tobacco, plums. Very fine grained tannins, high acidity, rich Grenache fruit. Medium aftertaste w some alcohol, elegant. Probably at its peak now. It reminded us a bit of a Priorat (old Grenache, high alcohol). (195 views) | | | Tasted by t0pshelf on 11/7/2023: last bottle, a bit past its prime. (788 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 10/9/2023 & rated 94 points: Best bottle yet. Too bad it's the last one. Classic CNdP. (855 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 8/11/2023 & rated 93 points: Classic CNdP. Still drinking very well. One bottle left. I will not hesitate to drink it because I have had two or three CNdPs over the last ten years go south very quickly. (917 views) | | | Tasted by tb_baltimore on 7/16/2023 & rated 94 points: Has matured to an excellent state -- this was the third of the three that we purchased ten years ago -- all three were excellent, but this is in a very nice drinking window right now. (1074 views) | | | Tasted by VincentMorey on 6/4/2023: A very giving and feminine expression that had lots of ripe strawberries, elegance, and softness. Also enjoyable by itself, and luckily the bottle was in great shape. Tasted alongside a Barolo 2006, though I preferred the Barolo more. Drink now. (1194 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 4/20/2023 & rated 93 points: The last couple of bottles of this one were slightly off from earlier experiences. This one was back to what it was before. Very good. Drinking well with no sign of tiring. The bottle was open (no decant) for about an hour and a half in a restaurant. I have noticed that some of my earlier very good experiences came with a two hour, or so, decant. So, it is clear that this wine needs a little air in order for it to excel. (949 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 4/8/2023 & rated 92 points: Good, but a little off from earlier bottles. I am going to drink my remaining bottles because I have had some other CNdPs roll over almost overnight. (816 views) | | | Tasted by Winojunko on 1/8/2023: good until '24 at least (1083 views) | | | Tasted by AaronMaxwell on 11/26/2022 & rated 91 points: Good, but balance is lacking. (1209 views) | | | Tasted by SandNJ on 10/20/2022: Great (1120 views) | | | Tasted by Patrick_from_champagne on 10/15/2022 & rated 91 points: Much better than expected
That one has shown different faces over the evening
Fine, Fresh, long
Very good (968 views) | | | Tasted by deetz on 9/29/2022 & rated 95 points: An excellent bottle by any standards, and truly exceptional considering the value here. PnP, consumed over 3h at cellar temp.
Dried berries, plum, potpourri, leather, cedar, tobacco, damp leaves, asian five spice, just a touch of barnyard (brett).
Tannins are fully resolved, bright acidity, and alcohol is perfectly integrated — good body without feeling hot like CdP can frequently be.
Glad to have hung onto this bottle until now…can’t imagine this showing any better than the place it’s at right now. I very much wish I had a few more because I think this will continue to shine at this level for at least another few years. Extending cellartracker drinking window to 2025. (1005 views) | | | Tasted by BHRH on 7/30/2022 & rated 92 points: PnP. Nice darker ruby. Initial plummy nose blew off to reveal dark berries, cedar and smoke. Fleshy red currant and blackberry fruit mixed with smoked meat, Provencal and other spices in a medium-full bodied presentation that was sensual yet surprisingly fresh. Fully integrated tannins with a slightly sweet, rich, long finish. Terrific with grilled lamb loin chops! This was better than a bottled served a month ago - and thinking that was decanted one hour + slow ox in glass another 30-60 minutes. Moral of the story - recommend PnP at cellar temperature! 92-93 (967 views) | | | Tasted by GuanYu on 7/14/2022 & rated 94 points: 15 years on, it drank like Poor person's Rayas. Complex, concentrated, layered, gamey, leathery, dark fruits and mystery. Good structure and finish. I wished I had another bottle to lay down for a few more years. (969 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 5/31/2022 & rated 92 points: Off just a little from prior bottles. Decanted for 2 hours. (924 views) | | | Tasted by Marcus Vin Rouge on 2/9/2022 & rated 93 points: Very good drinking now. Still primary fruit and present acidity. Wouldn’t say the wine gains more on cellaring but would extend the drinking window from 2020 (by community) to 2024. (1307 views) | | | Tasted by Callum's Corkers on 11/3/2021 & rated 94 points: Bought from The Wine Society, UK, for £27.50 October 2021
Decanted for 3 hrs, sat on kitchen table. 17c?
Cork seal in good condition - Wine Soc' online notes say it has been stored in their controlled cellars at HQ (presumably horizontal?) 14 yrs since vintage.
14.5% alc
Back label bollo*ks....almost zero, certainly no winemaker's notes. Just some historical PR about the family, which is fine.
N...mild, not intense at all; attractive and seductive, soft ripe red/black fruit, a lovely harmony of cigar/wood/liquorice/some spice/damson plum; no shouty compexity, just a pleasent charm.
C....light red, a tad fading on edge but at 14 yrs old no hint of tawny yet; looks medium-bodied, no heavier than that.
T....interesting, lovely settled Rhone red drinking very well at 14 yrs but clearly could do another 14 in the cellar; rich fruit profile but plenty of acid and other components; proper balance here, no annoying alc' heat even though 14.5 % ; a classy elegance; long sustained flavours; gentle tannins. Mouth weight is medium only; some warm spice, baccy, a hint of molasses, finishes med-dry rather than properly dry; a dusty mineral earthy character evident, some thyme herbals too. Enough concentration to suggest further cellaring is going to be rewarded (it would appear, so far, Wine Soc's cellars can be trusted, on this wine's evidence anyway).
VFM/QPR?....it's in superb condition, in my book a 94 wine, it's drinking really well and costs less than £28 for 'aged' wine, so I'd say that's decent VFM indeed, maybe a bargain. I'm going to buy more 2007 while they still have some. (1961 views) | | | Tasted by Daveyspi on 9/20/2021: Very nice after decanting. A great prelude to dinner and a bolder selection. Still holding on but should finish soon. (1650 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 9/3/2021 & rated 93 points: I have the same comments as with a bottle consumed late in 2020. This wine has been great for me from the first bottle. In a great drink window. I decanted this bottle for 2 hours. Also, this one has delivered an experience above the price point. I just noticed that the auction market is beginning to agree with me. (1486 views) | | | Tasted by SchlaepDog on 7/2/2021 & rated 91 points: It took a bit to open up, so a short decant recommended.
The nose shows lots of funk, primarily damp earth, mushroom, petrol, smoke, along with black olive.
In the mouth, it is medium bodied and features ripe black fruit, green olive, tarragon, and lots of earth. There is a sense of some over-ripeness that may be result of the wine losing its steam and heading toward the back end of the drinking window. Tannins are still there, but polished, leaving just a slight tinge in the mouth on the relatively silky finish.
I would drink soon and in the next few years, 2021-2024. (1709 views) | | | Tasted by rjmp96 on 5/2/2021 & rated 90 points: This has classic aged CdP notes of mesquite smoke, dried strawberry, worn leather, garrigue, Asian five spice, and some earthy Brett. This is seeming a little advanced however, as the palate feels a little tired and stretched out. Tannins are resolved. The finish is marked by herbal sage, bay leaf and dead flowers. Just feels a bit shrill to me. A good drop but probably a bit more well rounded 3-4 years ago. I’m thinking my last one with red sauce and braciole. (1543 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 12/1/2020 & rated 93 points: Consistent with past bottles. I have liked this wine from the start and seem to be having a better experience with it than is the case with some cellartracker.com reviewers. Continues to drink very well. (1974 views) | | | Tasted by JS1056 on 11/29/2020 & rated 90 points: Lovely wine. Completely balanced. Dark fruit (cherry & plum) although lithe and smooth as silk. Finish is medium. (1602 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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WineAlign (5/20/2014)
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View From the Cellar, Jul/Aug 2013, Issue #46, Recently Tasted Rhône Wines Revisiting One of My Favorite Regions of Yesteryear
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Vinous, January/February 2013, IWC Issue #166
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RJonWine.com (8/9/2013)
(E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Dark red violet color; appealing, ripe cherry, baked cherry, violets, anise, garrigue nose; maturing, garrigue, anise, violets, tart berry, dried berry, black cherry palate; medium-plus finish (80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre, 5% other permitted varieties; bottled in 2011) 93 points |
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| 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.2007 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape80% Grenache
10% Syrah
5% Mourvedre
5% other
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2007
Géologie du sol
Galets roulés et argiles rouges.
Encépagement
80% Vieux Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, et 5% autres.
Age moyens des vignes
50 ans environ.
Vinifications
Vinifications traditionnelles, températures des fermentations alcooliques contrôlées. Cuvaisons macérations de 3 semaines.
Elevage
3 ans en foudres de chêne.
Rendements
33 Hl / Hectare.
Production
210.000 bouteilles.
Dégustation
Visuel
Belle robe rouge sombre, profonde.
Olfactif
Epices et petits fruits rouges mûrs. Note de confiture.
Gustatif
Tanins ronds, complexité et puissance. Vin riche, plein et onctueux, avec des notes de prunes mûres, de noyaux et de fruits rouges.
Ensemble
Vin riche mais pas alcooleux ou tout est harmonie et équilibre.
Millésime 2007
Wine Advocate #203
Score : 93
One of the finest Chateauneufs made by Guigal, the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of 85% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Mourvedre. Full-bodied with lots of kirsch, blackberry, raspberry, camphor and licorice, this is a classic example of both Chateauneuf du Pape and Provencal viticulture. It is aged in both tank and foudre for 3-4 years prior to being released. Drink it over the next 20 years. It is amazing that Guigal can consistently produce a wine of this majesty. Robert Parker.
Consommation
A boire/à garder
Température de service
16°C à 18°C.
Durée de conservation
20 ans environ.
Suggestions accords mets / vins
Viandes rouges, gibiers à plumes et fromages.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
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape Appellation - Read more about Chateauneuf du Pape
Another site on this appellation
Vineyards on weinlagen-info
"As I have written many times in the past, the sweet spot for drinking Châteauneuf du Papes is usually the first 5-6 years after the vintage. Then they seem to go through an adolescent, awkward, and sometimes dormant stage, only to re-emerge around year 10-12, where the majority of wines are often fully mature. The best of them will continue to hold on to life (but rarely improving) beyond 15-20 years. It is only the exceptional Châteauneuf du Papes that will evolve for 20-25+ years, and those are indeed a rarity. However, things may be improving dramatically in terms of the longevity of Châteauneuf du Pape, although Grenache-dominated wines, the vast majority of wines produced in the appellation, are wines that do not have the polyphenol (extract and tannin) content of top Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots, or Syrah-based wines. Nevertheless, the younger generation in Châteauneuf du Pape has taken seriously the farming in the vineyards. There are more organic and biodynamically run vineyards here than in any other appellation of France. The yields, which were already low, are even lower today (20-35 hectoliters per hectare), and of course, the proliferation of top luxury and/or old-vine cuvées gives a significant boost to the number of wines that will evolve past 25 or 30 years. The advantage of these wines is their broad window of drinkability." - Robert Parker
Vintage Chart 1978 to Today
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