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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.2 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 190 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Claret & CdP Gang on 3/2/2024 & rated 95 points: Stood up for 2 weeks, double decanted to remove sediments, 30 min in decanter before serving, medium red, beautiful soaring powerful Syrah nose of black fruits, salted olives, roast meats, lovely balance, quite perfect today, a stupendous match with roast duck, drinking at peak with many years left, WOTN for me (490 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 2/22/2024 & rated 90 points: (Not a) birthday dinner (Hinsdale, IL): Sometimes Guigal sucks, sometimes it's brilliant, and sometimes it works to rule. This is the latter. It has some smoky meat notes on the nose, but just really fails to do much more than that. Passable, but not at the level of a previous bottle. (944 views) | | | Tasted by AllRed on 2/17/2024 & rated 95 points: Périgord Truffle Dinner (George Trois, Winnetka): Faded crimson color with slight bricking at the meniscus. Textbook Côte-Rôtie with aromas of bacon fat, red currant and white pepper notes. Red berry fruit and pepper on the palate. With time in the glass this fills out and adds weight in the mid-palate. Fully-integrated and drinking at peak. a wonderful match for the short rib.
This had been gently double decanted off its sediment a little over five hours before it was served. (557 views) | | | Tasted by talbot61 on 11/5/2023: Boston Wine + Poker, Salem, Mass.: Tasted blind. An elegant, well-behaved old-world wine, with some white-pepper flavor but few other clues to its identity. (732 views) | | | Tasted by lozatron on 7/31/2023: Sunday night with home-made Devon Wagyu burgers: Picked up a bottle with a damaged label at what seemed like an excellent price. I understand there is some cynicism about this wine in general - but keen to see whether "all 98 N Rhone is awesome" holds true. The nose is earthy, some damp embers, a bit of funk that may or may not be brett. On the palate - there's initially a bit of funk but that goes away after a few minutes, there's a kind of purity of fruit to it along with the earthiness and savouriness and smoke. This is almost thrilling - not in a Cornas-like way, a little less high-toned, but really lovely. Not sure how much further this has to go but if this is a typical bottle - drink 'em if you got 'em. (1037 views) | | | Tasted by Coastalnative on 12/29/2022 & rated 92 points: Started off a bit muted and rubbery. After a few hours it was much more 'giving' with dark black berries, coffee and leather. Still young somehow but not very exciting. Doesn't have the weight of complexity of Guigal's top Cote Roties but still very good. I didn't love it but I sure didn't hate it either (944 views) | | | Tasted by Manuaia on 5/19/2022 & rated 91 points: What a difference a decade makes. Good cote rotie. Not great. Roasted meats, cherry , pencil lead. Tannin will outlast the fruit. A butt load of oak. And im getting a of of oak tannins. (1395 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 5/2/2022 & rated 93 points: Pausing for the Cause 2022 (Chicago, IL): Easily the best of the three Ampuis, this was mature and showing well. It had many of the notes that I want to see in syrah, with more of a meat/smoke thing than olives, even though there was a little tapenade if you looked for it. Resolved on the palate, even though I'm not generally a huge fan of Ampuis, I'll admit this was a pretty smart bottle. (2666 views) | | | Tasted by MuddyBoots on 1/17/2022: Deep red. Expressive nose of dark fruit and red earth - pleasant. Suggesting richness to come. Concentrated black fruits on the palate framed by some oak. Cassis. Some gentle green herbs / garrigue.Meaty notes / some leather. Silky texture. Only medium plus weight. Enough acid to give some freshness. Very well mannered tannin. Some polish from the oak. Balanced. Perhaps time has moderated the strong Guigal style signature somewhat because this is less “full throttle extraction and new oak” influenced than I expected. (This wine as I understand it got 38 months in new wood). But nor is there any hidden nuance or much real delicacy here, consistent with Syrah of some extraction. And there is still some sense of it having been very attended to in the cellar - as if it had been designed/constructed to have everything so perfectly in place. I liked it more than I thought I would, which is hardly helpful guidance to anyone else. Will have its fans for sure, for its lovely ripe aromatics, silky tannins and undeniable balance. Tasting quite young. Bought on release. (1549 views) | | | Tasted by walkerjfw on 12/27/2021 & rated 95 points: Impromptu dinner and evening in the cellar - Eileen, Karen, Xander, Kaitllyn (Chez Walker - Princeton, NJ): Needed something to pair with split main dishes of spiked sausage cassoulet and bolognese/fettuccini. Decanted about 2.5 hours in advance.
Medium/dark garnet color, some separation. Nose of dark red fruits, bacon fat, garrigue. Palate of black cherry, red currant, savory, spice and earth. Picking up garrigue, cassis and perfume through the mid palate. Medium weight, long finish.
In an excellent spot now, spice and savory are a perfect companion to like foods in the winter...Last bottle 5 years ago, seems to be evolving slowly at this point. Should drink at this level for a while longer - but really worth opening now...:) (1479 views) | | | Tasted by atbarbar on 12/25/2021 & rated 96 points: This is not at peak yet, or if it is, it will stay there for a long while given the freshness and amount of lemony acidity. It is ready to drink after some decant. Strong seashells, marine and seaweed in the nose. After that, roasted meat and some pepper. Some smokiness as well. The most gratifying aspect on the palate is the juicy acidity and sweet tannins. Tannins are so pleasantly sweet and smooth. The rest, that is the other classic Rotie aromas, revolve around the fundamental sweetness of the tannins supported by the citrucy acidity. I have the impression that this wine needed more decanting time in oder to unleash its full spectrum of aromatics. That said, a classic wine, fantastic. (1059 views) | | | Tasted by adnorthup on 11/12/2021: decanted off sediment then 45 minutes of air. Just the slightest bit or orange, otherwise looks terribly young. Tiny bit of VA, but easy to get past. Lighter fruited than expected. Not bad but not terribly exciting. A shame since the last bottle was wonderful. (859 views) | | | Tasted by soyhead on 10/22/2021: Nose - smoke, hickory, mint
Mouth - grilled meat, brown sugar, barbecue rub, very open. It’s an unusual night when I get to try a fully mature northern Rhône. (1008 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 9/11/2021 & rated 91 points: A Few Wines Tasted at Lisa and Sheldon's Engagement Party (The Krengels - Bannockburn IL): Small glass, brief note. Ripe black fruit with roasted beef, leather, allspice and anise. Very good depth and balance. Wonderful now, with no fear of fading. (1486 views) | | | Tasted by Racer117 on 5/1/2021 & rated 93 points: Still lots of ripe dark fruit in here. Complimentary pepper and coffee as well. In a good place, no rush to drink this. Thanks to SD-Wineaux for sharing. (1065 views) | | | Tasted by adnorthup on 3/24/2021: Short decant and great, drink up (1222 views) | | | Tasted by sylviap on 2/14/2021: Love the dark fruit with touch of coffee and tobacco. Still well balanced, with at least a few years ahead of it. (1237 views) | | | Tasted by Doc2 on 2/14/2021: Warm flavors, took about 1 hour for the fruit to come out. (1150 views) | | | Tasted by MRichman on 10/25/2020: Excellent. Great depth and heft. Amazing nose. Dark coffee, strong muscular dark fruit. Really nice, mature and not fading any time soon. (1295 views) | | | Tasted by dcwino on 9/12/2020 & rated 94 points: A few wines on the patio (Mi Casa): Expressive youthful nose displaying perfectly ripe black fruit, blackberry liqueur, charred rare steak, a hint of tobacco and tapenade, white pepper, sweet spices, cedar and earth. Beautifully integrated youthful palate, nicely layered black fruit, rich, round and polished, perfect amount of acidity and mineral, nicely integrated tannins and a long sweet black fruit driven finish. This is drinking beautifully in a youthful way but can improve further for another decades. (1847 views) | | | Tasted by wsammons on 7/3/2020 & rated 94 points: Absolutely fantastic wine - red currant flavors that really come together; very smooth after some air time
Definitely has more years ahead of it - would buy more if I could find it (1046 views) | | | Tasted by Leto South on 4/17/2020 & rated 94 points: Decanted 3 hrs. Cork perfect, plenty depot. Blackish red, brown edge. Large bq w spices, smoked bacon, red fruits, touch of strawberries and raspberries - almost like a Burgundy? Very well balanced w sandy tannins, plenty of fresh acidity, still plenty of fruit (but perhaps slightly drying). Long, complex, rounded aftertaste. Still in very good shape, but I would drink up within max 2 yrs. Lovely! (1173 views) | | | Tasted by ddingley on 3/12/2020 & rated 94 points: I can't write a note like Strijbosmh, but while I won't go full symphony, it certainly played a pleasing melody for me. Elegant and classy all the way. Drink now (1125 views) | | | Tasted by strijbosmh on 12/26/2019 & rated 96 points: Muuuch better than the previous bottles. This was singing. And not singing quietly in the back. This was Ein Deutsches Requiem by Johannes Brahms. Den alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras in B flat minor. Double choir. Full power.
Crazy intense nose. Bell pepper. Earth. Leather. Brooding. Palate is full bodied. Almost of La La quality (I wanted to open a '05 La Mouline tonight....). This is Côte Roti.
Finish lasts as long as the bridge on the river Kwai. (1298 views) | | | Tasted by Ben F on 11/19/2019 & rated 94 points: Dinner at home, Mill Valley, CA. From 750ml.
Wonderful mature syrah. In a great place, but no rush to drink. (1162 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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RJonWine.com (12/16/2006)
(E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis) Lovely Syrah nose, roasted fruit and blueberry; great roasted fruit, tart red fruit and white pepper palate; long finish 96 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (10/7/2005)
(E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis) Lavender, vanilla nose; tasty, but thin, tart, spicy palate; medium finish (faulty bottle?) 91 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.Syrah Varietal article (Wikipedia) | (Wines Northwest)
Note that some producers in the Northern Rhone distinguish between simply Syrah and "Serine", the latter described as ‘an ancient clone of Syrah, the berries of which are more oval-shaped and less deeply pigmented than Syrah’ by producer Tardieu-Laurent. 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 ###Northern Rhône Guide to the wines and appellations of the Northern Rhone Valley -
The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)
Regional History:
Phocaean Greeks established viticulture in the Rhone as far back as 600 BC, but until the 14th century the wines were not seen outside the region. The establishment of the Avignonese Papacy (1305-1377) brought fame to the region's wine-so much so that their Burgundian neighbors to the north banned wines from the Rhone in 1446, a measure that effectively cut off trade with England and other Northern European markets for over 200 years. Stretching southward from Lyon to just south of Avignon, the Rhone produces a wide variety of wines, with the appellations north of Valence producing the least (in volume), and the towns south of Montelimar producing prodigious amounts. As in other regions, the most interesting wines come from small farms. Saint-Joseph, in the northern Rhone, extends for some distance between Condrieu in the north to Saint-Peray in the south. The reds are made from Syrah and the rare whites from Marsanne and Roussanne, and Viognier.
### 2017 vintage ###
"The first red wines already tasted in the Northern Rhône promise a beautiful vintage, with a quality close to the 2015 or even the 2009 vintage" - NEWRHÔNE MILLESIMESCôte-Rôtie Guide to Cote Rotie - Read about the Northern Rhone Valley
• The Appellation cover three communes - Saint-Cyr-sur-Rhône, Ampuis and Tupin-Semons - on the right Rhône river bank, within the Rhône "département".
• Soils : In the northern part of the vineyard, the Côte Brune, consists of extremely steep, terraced slopes of ferruginous mica schists which are covered with schist sand (arzel).The Côte Blonde has a varied geology with gneiss and granite predominating at the most southern side of the appellation.
• Climate : tempered continental. Dry, hot summers and frequent rainfalls during the other seasons. History : one of the oldest vineyards in France, first developed by the Romans. It is said that during the Middle Ages, "The Seigneur de Maugiron" bequeathed a hillside to each of his daughters, one was brunette and the other fair. Thus, were born the names of "Côte Brune" and "Côte Blonde".
• Area planted : 230 hectares (568 acres), for an annual production of 8,400 hectoliters (93,333 cases). Authorized maximum yield is 40 hectoliters/hectare (2,3 US tons/acre).
• Grape Varieties : Syrah (80% minimum). An addition of up to 20% of Viognier grapes in the crop is allowed.
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