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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.4 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 20 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | Tasted by tendring on 7/23/2012 & rated 87 points: Wine Education Service - Guigal - King of the Rhône (LSE): Salmon/coral. Sweet and fruity nose. Sweetish attack, clean, dry mid palate, warm aftertaste, good length. (2995 views) | | Tasted by Champagneinhand on 4/8/2012: Those who favor whites with a bit of residual, thought this a bit acidic, but that's not saying much. Should have gone with $^ plonk. (3854 views) | | Tasted by Mendy on 3/18/2012 & rated 90 points: - Pink color and has flavours of strawberry. (3322 views) | | Tasted by Rossodio on 9/1/2011 & rated 86 points: Very nice simple CdR rose; strawberry and a bit of melon on the nose and palate balanced with nice acidity and low residual sugar. Not too bad. (3577 views) | | Tasted by valecnik on 8/23/2011 & rated 89 points: Very nice and just what I hope for from a rosé. Deliciously fruity with strawberry, cherry and peach swirled together. Smooth mouthfeel and nice acidity. Crisp, refreshing, and a pleasure to drink. (3582 views) | | Tasted by admid on 7/6/2011 & rated 80 points: App: candy red Aroma: Raspberries and minerals Light bodied. Medium length (1749 views) | | Tasted by bubbachumps on 5/22/2011 & rated 88 points: Very nice rose, perfect for poolside. Completely dry in the mouth. Nose with notes of strawberry and some earth. Crisp and inviting in the mouth. Nice level of acid and good balance. (1804 views) | | Tasted by Mike Kopanski on 4/30/2011 & rated 88 points: Rose Fest 2011 The Gourmet Shop, Columbia, SC: A perennial favorite among my wine drinking buddies, we are quite familiar with many vintages of this wine. It always has just a little more color than it's contemporaries. The 2009 is at least on par with most of the other vintages. There is an undertone of complexity here, it is not all simple fruit. I think I catch a wiff of olive leave on the nose. There is the beginning of some white pepper spiciness. Generally, as expected the overall flavor profile is ripe raspberry and strawberry fruit. It is refreshing without being heavy. Does not break down as it passes through to the finish. (2170 views) | | Tasted by Vinacull on 9/13/2010 & rated 83 points: Color light bright pink with salmon hues, medium-light body. Bouquet of strawberries, watermelon, white pepper, and a little rose apple. On the tongue, a twist of pepper mill accompanied by strawberries, light cherries, and some apple. A bit of astringency to the red fruit flavors in the short finish adds briskness. Overall pleasant and very approachable, although very simple and lacking in minerality one expects given the varietal blend and the origin. As I was drinking this I thought "this tastes like something from a production of 20,000 cases or more", and sure enough, the importer note indicates 25,000. For value there are Rhone rose's that deliver more complexity in similar price range. (1706 views) | | Tasted by pwarms on 7/3/2010 & rated 86 points: Perfect on a hot summer evening (1694 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.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. Rosé Rosé - WikipediaFrance 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)
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