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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.3 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | Tasted by Poisey on 5/20/2016 & rated 89 points: Blackberry, green olives, white pepper and hoe-sin notes. Wild and powerful on the finish. Great structure with lots of grip. Its all power, not finesse. (1072 views) | | Tasted by The Drunken Cyclist on 2/21/2010 & rated 90 points: Popped and poured through a Vinturi. Very surprised by this wine. Black cherry and raspberry on the nose. On the palate, mostly raspberry with some earthiness. Austere, but in a good way. Continued to evolve (and get better) over the course of dinner. Very good to outstanding. Has some time left, I would guess, but doing very well right now. (2705 views) | | Tasted by peternelson on 10/5/2009 & rated 87 points: Anita; Village Pizza: Better the 3rd night in coke cups at pizza place! Actually a good med. bod rustic red w/a bit of class! (2368 views) | | Tasted by John Nezlek on 12/21/2008 & rated 87 points: A decent, but not that impressive wine, although Rhone wine lovers (or fans) will like this bottle more then non-fans. Standard array of flavors for a red Rhone. Needed a little time (30 mins or so) to open up. Tannins a little much for me -- not particularly better on Day 2. I will probably let my remaining 2 sit for a little while, although I suspect not much will happen. (2800 views) | | Tasted by peternelson on 11/16/2008 & rated 86 points: Anita: Tart, rough, little bit juicy after 2nd day, but not good. (2371 views) | | Tasted by peternelson on 9/12/2008 & rated 88 points: LILA: this actually showed quite well after the Perrin cotes du Rhone in plastic cups w/chicken and rice and olives. Pretty yummy! Quite a bit sharper than the Perrin, but w/elegance and focus and terroir. (1568 views) | | Tasted by peternelson on 9/2/2008 & rated 87 points: Anita: Not much of a nose, but some leather, lite black fruit, not very deliniated at all; maybe slight blueberry; mouth is quite smooth entry, but then gets a bit astringent, and a somewhat sour a’s, a bit sharp; I guess this wasn’t what I figured. Lively. Got really nice w/cheeses next day! (St. Marcelin and Cendre) (708 views) | | Tasted by Serralunga on 3/5/2008 & rated 89 points: I cooled yhis wine avoiding it to be too warm. An excellent Rhone wine....pepper, dark sausage, mineral, earthy truffel, old wet wood, good acidity with strong soft tannins. I think this wine is on its top....probably it could age longer but I am scared that the fruit will be gone. This is a powerfull wine... (1752 views) | | Tasted by jim dixon on 9/18/2006 & rated 88 points: 2nd bottle not as impressive. Still had a nice earthy/leathery quality, however. (1677 views) | | Tasted by jim dixon on 8/25/2006 & rated 90 points: Very nice for $22. Will buy again. (1664 views) | | Tasted by rikipedia on 8/12/2006 & rated 88 points: Rhone Walk-around Tasting (Carolines Wine Shop): A rather attractive nose with red and blackberry yoghurt, dark chocolate, sweet spice and vanilla pod. Medium-bodied, the wine has lively acidity with decent dollops of black fruit (mainly blackberry), a thickness to the firm yet supple tannins and nutmeg, iodine/lavender and spice from the new oak. Not a lot of pepper, but an approachable modern example. Pretty nice wine. (115 views) |
| 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 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 MILLESIMES |
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