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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 104 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by acheng on 7/18/2020 & rated 92 points: Drinking fabulous today. Initial kirsch and black fruit immediately turned to smoke and tar. Did not improve on second day. (1590 views) | | | Tasted by pmnilsson on 4/11/2020 & rated 88 points: Time to drink now, over the top.. (1546 views) | | | Tasted by acheng on 6/9/2019 & rated 92 points: Well, continuing to improve! Can't believe these CdP from a negociant are doing so well and a 2006 at that. Animal fur and gamy to begin with followed by juicy but not excessively heavy black fruit. Quite balanced. No trouble aging further. (1985 views) | | | Tasted by tom_wine on 4/29/2019 & rated 85 points: Pretty light for a CdP. Mature raspberry and black cherry flavors with a hint of spice and forest floor. Aromas are the best part -- lavender and dried herbs. Opened for about an hour. Don't see this getting any better. (1990 views) | | | Tasted by wineshaman on 2/2/2019 & rated 92 points: Decanted and tasted after drinking a couple of jammy fruit forward new world wons this was a nice contrast.
Lots of terroir drive flavors, bark, leather, truffles, fresh dirt, all balanced by notes of tea, plum and black cherry, with the latter filling out the finish quie nicely. My last bottle of twelve. (2030 views) | | | Tasted by SchlaepDog on 3/22/2018 & rated 93 points: Very delicious, incredible QPR at $30 US dollars. Aromatics are intense, with bright red fruits mixed with black fruit overtones, there is also sandalwood, garden herbs, subtle earthy notes. I could sniff this all night.
Layered earthy black cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and tart plum flavors persist elegantly on a long and pleasant finish where tannins are mostly integrated. This wine is clearly old world goodness, but is just entering its prime drinking window as it still has a primary feel to it. Drink now with aeration or hold until 2026. (1949 views) | | | Tasted by The Kokopelli on 8/18/2017: Garnet hued wine with a nose of berries, forest floor, and sandalwood. Soft in the mouth with tastes of cherries and tart berries. Very nice on the extended finish. A solid rhone wine. Very enjoyable. (2443 views) | | | Tasted by darren81 on 3/17/2017: 7.5/10 - Decent daily drinker (2830 views) | | | Tasted by Lazlo Toth on 2/25/2017 & rated 91 points: 375 ML. Requires a significant decant (1 hour minimum, but 2 is better). No sediment. Opaque dark garnet with bricking at the edge. Enticing bouquet of cassis, Bing cherries. cola, violets, smoked meat and subtle wet stone. Very rich palate of cherry, blackberry, cedar and a hint of creamy meat stew. High acidity with medium plus tannins and a long finish. This is a tasty, hearty CDP with mellowing fruit. A delightful old world wine. Structure built to last, but not enough fruit to hold balance for too much longer. (2736 views) | | | Tasted by Martysfo on 2/17/2017 & rated 95 points: Great stuff. Cherry and cranberry on the nose mixed with a little cedar. Big acidity and a long finish. Excellent with the lamb tagine that I made to go with it. (2655 views) | | | Tasted by VDLT Wine on 12/11/2016: At Benjamin Steakhouse with porterhouse & ribeye. Very good but not great. Tannins resolved but this could have benefitted from more air time. Later, more distinct olive flavor pushed through. I have enjoyed Guigal's HeRmitage, CdP and Gigondas more than the handful of his more vaunted Cote Rôtie I have had. (2317 views) | | | Tasted by SCosgrove on 11/9/2016 & rated 90 points: Kinda flat, may have waited too long. (1812 views) | | | Tasted by CHINACAT on 9/10/2016 & rated 90 points: Ripe dark fruits, smooth texture, with some remaining grip. Should hold up for a couple of more years. A decent well-priced mature CNP. (1396 views) | | | Tasted by Wickman on 8/5/2016: Hästaspark (1586 views) | | | Tasted by Motz on 6/14/2016 & rated 92 points: A better showing than a couple of years ago. Typical of its place, restrained dried fruits, (fig and plum in particular), savory, herbs, and hints of smokehouse. Rustic and earthy. Pure pleasure. 91-92. (1938 views) | | | Tasted by bajayngo on 6/14/2016: Notes from CDP tasting - have had mixed experiance with the Guigal cdp but this showed very straight forward and traditional. The nose had a little more prunes and va that the others but not as a flaw but as complexitites. The same herbs, fennal, plum and spices as the others on a slightly thinner palate but not thin. (1572 views) | | | Tasted by Buick455 on 5/28/2016 & rated 90 points: Drank over 2 days. Medium dark purple/black color. Opaque. Nose was at first quite strange. however it blew off and it showed plum, ink and earth. The wine did show some age, as the tannins was settled and the it had a good balance. I hoped for a bit more complexity. Medium finish. Plum, dark fruit and earth on the palate. (1557 views) | | | Tasted by wineshaman on 4/24/2016 & rated 92 points: Wonderful showing, beautiful nose of plums, cedar, earth and mushrooms, the palate is ready for action, plenty of old world charm, with enough fruit to balance, absolutly delicious. Drink over the next few years! (1575 views) | | | Tasted by darren81 on 2/28/2016: 7.5/10 (1775 views) | | | Tasted by wineshaman on 12/2/2015 & rated 90 points: Huge barnyard, leather, earthy nose, plenty of old world on the palate as well, with meaty, earthy, blood, plummy, flavors, still some tannins to integrate. This bottle is more like like a Piedmont than a CDP. I think it is worth noting, that I enjoyed this wine as much as I enjoy those ripe, sweet, syrupy Aussie Shiazs just for different reason. God I love variety! (1851 views) | | | Tasted by MWiking on 11/14/2015 & rated 84 points: fattar faktiskt inte detta vin, far är storheten, det är gott ja, men inte mycket mer. (2081 views) | | | Tasted by Tony Poli on 10/16/2015 & rated 90 points: Most at the tasting called this as a Chateauneuf. A bit of brown at the rim, starting (barely) to show some age. I read that Guigal has begun delaying the release of his Chateauneuf's, including this one. He clearly knows what he is doing. This was developed and balanced, a good representation of CnP. (1875 views) | | | Tasted by Arch57 on 4/11/2015 & rated 90 points: A great opening bottle on Cousin's night 2015 (2470 views) | | | Tasted by Mike G on 2/28/2015 & rated 90 points: Very nice wine, it's has been a while since I have had a CDP which is my loss. Consistent with other scores and tasting notes -- great structure and mouth feel, lovely fruit (red and dark) and tannins, and a smokey, spicy finish. Highly recommend and drinking well now. (2353 views) | | | Tasted by Johnfromspokane on 2/17/2015 & rated 89 points: A little hot...and not just because its chateauneuf, which I understand has to be 14.5...it was a little unbalanced. Just left the throat burning and dominated the palate so I couldn't get a lot of the depth that I was looking for from such a reputable producer. Got on discount though, so no harm, no foul. 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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
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape Appellation - Read more about Chateauneuf du Pape
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"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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