2002 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis |
| Vintage | 2002 |  | |
| Type | Red | ||
| Producer | E. Guigal (web) | ||
| Variety | Syrah | ||
| Designation | Château d'Ampuis | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | France | ||
| Region | Rhône | ||
| SubRegion | Northern Rhône | ||
| Appellation | Côte-Rôtie |
| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2008 and 2016 (based on 6 user opinions) | |
| Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Guigal Cote Rotie Chateau D`Ampuis on the Wine Market Journal. |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average and median of 91 pts. in 28 notes) | |
| Tasted by Bronson Meadows on 11/4/2023 & rated 86 points: Still drinkable. surprisingly light Rhône. Some acidity. But opened up nicely to warmer leather and dark berries tones (233 views) | |
| Tasted by kevinpatrick on 7/3/2022 & rated 93 points: Sunday Drop-in at Cork Vault Charlotte (Guigal, Delas, Tablas Creek) (Charlotte, NC): Decanted 2 hours before sampling where it was a bit disjointed. Needed the 3rd hour of air before settling into fine form. Nose: rapidly evolving following the decant; mushrooms, ripe strawberries with a hint of caramel that blew off. Body: Full-bodied with flavorful plums and currants balanced delightfully against rustic brown leaves and red clay notes. Finish: 60+ seconds of deliciousness. A wine showing great character on the day especially against the more fully integrated and balanced 1999 Delas Frères Hermitage Les Bessards. (1015 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 12/16/2014: On day two its just darn knarly. As Bill notes "it smells old in a bad way." (4860 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 12/15/2014: Well, its definitely mature. Not sure I have ever seen a Guigal Cote Rotie of this pale a color. It actually reminds me of '02 Yarra Yering Shiraz. In a good way if you know that producers style. Just opened. We shall see if it fills in at all. (4477 views) | |
| Tasted by Vintomas on 10/26/2013 & rated 89 points: Guigal Château d'Ampuis - complete vertical tasting of 1995-2009 (Stockholm): Medium red with slightly faded edge. Nose with blackberries, ripe strawberries, some developed notes with some leather, spice and pepper, slightly flowery. A rather elegant nose that actually gives me some Pinot Noir vibes. Palate with ripe strawberries, some dark berries, a berry-dominated and medium(+) concentrated impression, noticeably spicy with pepper, medium(+) tannins and slightly tough aftertaste. Rather fully developed, rather good balance but not as impressive as many other vintages; the tannins also come through a bit much, 89 p. For a vintage that was plagued by rain at harvest time, this is a good wine, but most other Ampuis vintages are clearly better. Intresting enough, I don't find any green notes in it, which is something I would have expected from a vintage of this character. (6170 views) | |
| Tasted by Axone on 10/20/2013 & rated 93 points: Après des expériences décevantes sur le Château d'Ampuis sur les millésimes 1999, 2001 et 2003, je n'attendais pas grand chose de cette bouteille. Erreur, elle était splendide, avec un joli fruit, une bonne concentration et un boisé bien intégré. Très belle surprise, et bravo à la famille Guigal qui a su se jouer du millésime et a réalisé là un très beau 2002. (5229 views) | |
| Tasted by budh on 6/24/2013 & rated 90 points: Medium garnet color. Aromas definitely evolved over time. Started off with lots of dark fruit - blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, and some earth and barnyard. Later it became predominantly cherry and baking spice, with some leather, tobacco and oak. On the palate, medium body, high acidity, medium tannin, long finish. With the cherry and high acidity, I might almost mistake this for a Pinot. This one takes a lot of air time to mellow out to where the acidity doesn't dominate. (4864 views) | |
| Tasted by up4wine on 6/9/2013 & rated 91 points: I got chocolate, butterscotch, pepper, grenache fruit, with a round fullness of a very good wine, but not all at the same time. This wine continuously evolved in nose and palate. The finish was long and plentiful. The balance was even and seemed to be fully on the mark. I thoroufhly enjoyed this wine. This wine seems to be at its peak, but may hold for several more years. If you got it, I would not wait to enjoy it. (2121 views) | |
| Tasted by Whinojb on 9/2/2012 & rated 90 points: Bottle in great shape. Slight bicking on rim. Nose of red ripe fruit with earth and savory specs. Palette was thin (vintage perhaps) but got the syrah white pepper that I love so much. I liked this wine a lot. Decent finish. (2908 views) | |
| Tasted by Yagil on 7/17/2011 & rated 85 points: 2nd Technical tasting course #5 (Wine Road Tel-Aviv): (blind tasting) dark red-brown, lighter rim very ripe cherries aroma over oxidized wine - probably a bottle variation (3417 views) | |
| Tasted by Gizmo2011 on 7/12/2011 & rated 93 points: mouth still bit tannic and hursh, excellent acidity, earthy and floral (3018 views) | |
| Tasted by Yagil on 6/26/2011 & rated 91 points: 2nd Technical tasting course #2 (Wine Road Tel-Aviv): (blind tasting) light red with brown rim fruity, roasted meat, tannic greenery, candy, and animalic sausage aromas. full body, bitter & round medium tannin, nice acidity, fruity flavors, balanced harmony, long and fine after taste. (3294 views) | |
| Tasted by PhDP on 3/20/2010: Invited by Wednesday Wine Club (Shampers, London, UK): tbc (3886 views) | |
| Tasted by ebrown35 on 2/12/2010 & rated 92 points: Slow Ox'ed, decanted, vinituri'ed for two hours. Medium garnet with ever so slight bricking at the edge. Gorgeous nose of blue fruit, flowers, bacon fat, tar, and tapenade. On the palate, delicious blueberry, iron, medium midpalate, great supporting acidity, round tannins and a mid finish. Overall lacking a bit of structure but a nice wine that is hitting its peak. (2686 views) | |
| Tasted by balassis on 3/8/2009 & rated 93 points: Dinner at home with Costas, Vassilis, Marilena and George. Decanted for about 2 hours. Garnet in color. At the beginning a bit shy nose, but it was evolved into the glasses. Scents of licorice, bitter almond, eucalyptus, smoke and black fruits. Medium to full bodied with flavors of wild cherries, burnt wood, chocolate, cinnamon, and leather. Still harsh tannins. The finish lasts about 30 sec. Very refined wine and I Think it will improve by the time. Very good work of Guigal for a difficult vintage in Rhone Valley. Paired very well with veal cooked with potatoes and spicy tomato sauce and because of this pairing it was the WOTN alongside Octavius 2001. (2942 views) |
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E. Guigalproducer websiteA 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. SyrahVarietal 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. FranceVins 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.com RhôneGuide 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 RhôneGuide 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 Côte-RôtieGuide 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. Single vineyards on weinlagen-info |