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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.4 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 30 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by FransS on 12/15/2019 & rated 87 points: Winefield's, Pre-sale tasting: A friendly bouquet, juicy, but misses after 23 years a certain complexity; still a lovely wine with a good aftertaste. (2079 views) | | | Tasted by Ebrim on 4/7/2015 & rated 90 points: This was a bit fresher than the last bottle, more concentration and seemed younger. More power on the nose. A bit more floral, kirsch and smoked meat. Very good wine (5554 views) | | | Tasted by bill2wine on 3/28/2015 & rated 90 points: Tar, still very fresh, sweet fruited, (been cellared in climate controlled conditions), fine grained tanins, no short finish here (5425 views) | | | Tasted by Ebrim on 1/31/2015 & rated 89 points: Smokey, blod, pepper, sour kirsch, leather, dried figgs, well intregated oak but the age is a little much for this bottle. Even if it has complexity the intensity is diminishing and the finish is quite short and fairly flat. Still has some charm. Suprisingly it gets alot better with decanting. Liquorice on the palate appears. I actually got more positive towards the end, this is a very good wine and it is charmfull even if it is lacks intensity (5462 views) | | | Tasted by bzenel on 12/20/2013: Was hoping to taste more fruit but this bottle was on its way out. Still very enjoyable but lost much of its younger self. (6335 views) | | | Tasted by Trickyone on 7/28/2013: A friend's birthday was celebrated with my last bottle of this wine. Popped and poured on an unusually temperate (weather, anyway) Arkansas summer afternoon. In fact, it took three tries with three different implements to remove the disintegrating cork. I recalled the previous bottles from this purchase being a little fruitier and more peppery--this was drying out just a little and the oak was taking more control of the nose and palate. That said, the moderate (13%) alcohol and mature flavors made this a worthy companion to our celebration. (5601 views) | | | Tasted by Eirik Sand Johnsen on 1/29/2013 & rated 90 points: Fantastic. Gamey, smokey, mineral and youthful. 36 months in 40% new oak melded perfectly in. No new barrel flavours left. (3022 views) | | | Tasted by KC Bloodlines on 7/8/2011: This was far better than I expected it to be, especially considering the way it was stored. Showing smoked meat, minerality, tar, eucalyptus, red cherries, blackberries, iron, dried flowers, plums, dried figs and black tea with a modest amount of brett. The acidity was still in place and the tannins were a little bit chalky/dusty. Definitely showing its age but still fragrant and fresh. (4437 views) | | | Tasted by MarkO'Mahony on 5/1/2010: A little past its prime but still showing signs of life. Not a spectacular wine but a good demonstration of what a decent Cote Rotie should be. (4634 views) | | | Tasted by vinum bonum on 4/5/2010: mieux que ce que je craignais : encore une vraie énergie, de la tenue, et un beau parfum de côte rôtie. Très bien (3870 views) | | | Tasted by jim dixon on 8/1/2007 & rated 89 points: Definitely a lighter vintage, though a lighter price to match ($32). With that in mind, it is a very nice wine. Not a blockbuster, and better with food. Vegetal, but not to a degree that I found it problematic. (4115 views) | | | Tasted by Monopaulp on 6/12/2007 & rated 88 points: Upon opening (after 5 minutes) the wine exploded with notes of syrupy resin, intense mineral, cocoa powder, caramelized sugar and iron
Wound up like a top, filling out more and more by the minute, we shall see where it goes (1272 views) | | | Tasted by Vinho on 2/25/2007 & rated 87 points: Aromas marcados por couro e ervas, com traço herbáceo destacado. Boa acidez, textura macia, pimenta verde, madeira velha e amargor no final de boca, que diminuiu com o tempo. Ótimo. (4496 views) | | | Tasted by Ombibulous on 11/28/2006 flawed bottle: $23 for a half bottle. Sour. Apparently cooked or oxidized. (3894 views) | | | Tasted by win on 8/24/2006 & rated 91 points: Suze Tasting (Suze, Dallas, Texas): This wine provides flavors that make me very comfortable--like sitting next to a nice fire, shrouded by blankets next to my wife with my Lab by my feet. Picture the aromas in that setting, and that is how this wine starts. Finished a bit smoky, which I love. 89-92 (4837 views) | | | Tasted by wineismylife on 8/24/2006 & rated 90 points: WIML90,WA87,WS87
No formal notes. A bit of a leathery nose with some dark berries. Drinking better that the pro ratings in my opinion. Drink now. (4027 views) | | | Tasted by roelof.ligtmans@gmail.com on 12/18/2005 & rated 90 points: Perfect op dronk, fluwelen aanzet, aardbeien in geur en smaak, gepolijste afdronk met de vurige, minerale smaak van Syrah druiven. Véél harmonieuzer dan in zijn jeugd. Hoeft niet langer bewaard, maar kan nog enkele jaren mee.
Perfectly drinkable, velvet-smooth taste with impressions of strawberries, polished aftertaste with typically mineral, Syrah impressions. Much more harmonious than in its youth. No need to keep longer, but will survive a few more years. (4119 views) | | | Tasted by Double-A on 4/4/2000: Meat, spice, cassis and floral nose. Medium-bodied and well-structured; slick with good grip; moderate length. (877 views) | | | Tasted by SadEdjo on 3/25/2000: rich blackberry & white pepper (3133 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.1996 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et BlondePer www.guigal.com (for 2000 vintage):
96% Syrah, 4% Viognier
Soil type: plots on steep slopes.
Côte Blonde: Silicone limestone soil
Côte Brune: soil rich in iron oxyde
Serve at 16-18 degrees C.
Average age of vines: 35 years.
Winemaking: closed stainless steel tanks. Automatic punching down and temperature controlled fermentaion. Average 3½ weeks in tanks.
Maturation: minimum 24 months in oak.
Average yield: 38 hectolitres per hectare
Average annual production: 250,000 bottles
Eye: Dark ruby red
Nose: Spices, red berries and oak aromas
Palate: Round soft tannins. Aromas of rasberry, blackberry and vanilla
Overall: Balance between scarcely perceptible acidity and tannins which add ageing potential and softened by long ageing in oak.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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