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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.7 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 43 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by WineGuyX on 6/11/2018 & rated 90 points: I'm finding more and more that I prefer the cooler (often considered lessor) vintages in the hot Southern Rhone. Medium-full bodied with grainy tannin and some fresh acidity. Roasted black cherry fruit and some Provencial herbs and spices. Very fresh and not over-bearing in any way as well as still delightfully youthful. Drink now-2020+ 90 (1265 views) | | | Tasted by gilrbo on 4/24/2016: Heavy and somewhat drying in the midpalate. Tiring to drink.
Good aftertaste.
Not for me. (3159 views) | | | Tasted by AMC Eagle on 7/25/2015 & rated 91 points: Vinturied into a decanter for 2 hours; medium dark ruby-garnet in colour; nose of red raspberries, some garrigue, and some red flower petals. Dried red and black plums on the palate; also getting some hints of black peppers and leather in an almost bordeux like fashion. Tannins are more integrated than last trying this in 2012; medium+ finish. This has developed nicely since I last tasted this. (3552 views) | | | Tasted by Dan L on 9/29/2013 & rated 92 points: This is a wonderful wine, and I'll give it a high rating on the nose and color alone. It's still quite tannic, but has it has great potential. With several years of life ahead of it I plan to sit on my other bottle a while longer to see what comes of it. (5691 views) | | | Tasted by slywka7 on 1/16/2013 & rated 90 points: Still a little tight but had some great fruit and coffee flavors and aromas. Not bad for the money. (6345 views) | | | Tasted by AMC Eagle on 10/21/2012 & rated 90 points: Decanted for over 6 hours; dark red ruby in colour. Dried rose petals and raspberries on the nose with some bright cassis. Dark red fruits, dark plums, and black peppers on the palate; dry cassis and some earthy minerality at the end. The tannins cover the front palate like its nobody's business. Medium bodied with a decent finish. I think I will wait a little longer to open my last bottle. (5797 views) | | | Tasted by One Too Many on 5/6/2012 & rated 88 points: Very good Rhone wine: fruit aromas (cherry, dark berries) with subtle floral and spice notes; light, red berry flavors and slight oak characters; balanced tannins and acidity. Worked well with a vegetarian pasta-dish. (4974 views) | | | Tasted by chayward on 10/7/2011 & rated 89 points: Light red fruit and spice. Lots of blood. Good tannins and a strong & long finish. (5534 views) | | | Tasted by jwongham on 10/1/2011 & rated 84 points: I usually like this but found it disappointing. Astringent and thin on the mid palate. Perhaps a bad bottle (3756 views) | | | Tasted by Mingmong on 7/29/2011 & rated 90 points: Deep dark plums, sweet cherry, red flowers. Sour cherries and floral notes, damp crushed flowers, with a bitterness to the finish. Enjoyable. (3168 views) | | | Tasted by RBOND on 7/23/2011: With deer meat. Goes good. (3017 views) | | | Tasted by Mivvy on 7/4/2011 & rated 86 points: Nice colour - mauve. Opened up over about an hour. Blackberries and dark fruit on the nose, some spice. Medium bodied, good balance, dark fruit and spice. Finishes quite long with well integrated tannins. (3154 views) | | | Tasted by ejca on 4/18/2011: I really liked this wine. Wish I had more. (3591 views) | | | Tasted by gilrbo on 4/16/2011 & rated 88 points: The nose reminds me at first of a Bordeaux blend, although it has more spicy and earthy notes. The palate is dense, thick and very fruity, but not heavy, if drunk below 18 degrees. At the end a spicy, black peppery note emerges. (3669 views) | | | Tasted by alr6767 on 4/12/2011 & rated 89 points: Excellent. Barnyard, cedar, and cassis nose, well integrated french oak, nice red and a bit of blue fruit, medium mouth feel, medium finish. Old world, just what I was looking for on a Tuesday night and tough to beat for the price. Would by more. The nose is sublime if you like corn fields and cigars. The wine has several nice arcs that make it memorable. 13.5%. (3549 views) | | | Tasted by peterhimes on 3/11/2011 & rated 86 points: Good solid gigondas. Nose needs some time to open but v good spice and cassis on the palate. Good 10 sec+ finish, not too tannin heavy, good acids. Just a hint of petrol at the finish. (3803 views) | | | Tasted by Briangray77 on 1/29/2011 & rated 89 points: wow! on the nose im getting loads of bike intertube rubber and horse manure. im also getting strawberry and cherry fruit. on the initial palate there is a stinky earth and some dustiness. on the mid there is some of that cherry strawberry fruit. on the finish there is a noticeable spicy pepper and a hint of oak. there is a light mouth feel and a little heat on the finish. meh (3886 views) | | | Tasted by dke on 1/23/2011 & rated 90 points: Excellent, better on the second day (from 375). Lots of brambly fruit, meatiness and minerals, great spicy, minerally finish. I wish I had more of this... (4053 views) | | | Tasted by winegr on 12/7/2010 & rated 89 points: Wasn't impressed upon open. Needs air to emerge. After air, it deepens. Dark fruit, spice, and a bit of forest floor in an elegant, mid-weight package. Quite nice, but not great. The more air the better this night. Decant. 88-89.
Night 2: Not as good. Slight downgrade to 87-88. (4263 views) | | | Tasted by jim dixon on 11/15/2010 & rated 88 points: Decent, and fairly priced at $20, but not nearly as impressive as the 05. (4502 views) | | | Tasted by ArntErik on 9/15/2010 & rated 87 points: What is it with Gigondas? Here we are, calling ourselves Tuscany buffs, but the wines that have delighted us the most recently have typically been from the Gigondas. We let this stay in decanter for about an hour before drinking (with my homemade tagliatelle con pesto). A very pleasant faint vanilla nose with spices and an almost unnoticeable yeast that blew away fast. Iren got raspberry drops and I knew what she meant. Palate was warm with pleasant tannins and more spices, some licorice. Very good now, but has some years ahead of it. I will gladly buy this again. (4930 views) | | | Tasted by dke on 7/27/2010: Similar to the previous bottle (although I have a mild cold, so the experience was not complete). Fruit, minerals, iron and animals. Very enjoyable and interesting wine. (4892 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Sparty on 7/10/2010 & rated 91 points: Drank at Mon Ami Gabi with filet & pommes frites. Fantastic fruit smell and taste, a bit light. (4952 views) | | | Tasted by Bernt Olav on 5/25/2010 & rated 88 points: God vin med tydelig område preg. (5268 views) | | | Tasted by jwm on 5/15/2010 & rated 90 points: Robusto (5008 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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