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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.8 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 33 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by athel on 5/6/2024: Nose - marzipan, vadouvan spices, bitter almond, cracker, wheatabix. Also notes of cheese -- brie en croute.
Taste - beeswax and spices really come through, pleasingly thick texture. (55 views) | | | Tasted by Pontifax on 2/17/2023 & rated 95 points: So....bottle #3 since last tasted Nov 2021.
On nose: fresh , warm brioche, and roasted walnuts.
On palate: above flavour notes , intensified , in addition to dry figs, a ghost of vanilla, quince, creme brulee, geranium, a subtle note of fennel , and gala apple( unbruised!).
Wow...and no sign of oxidation, displayed on a full, elegant body, with the acidity muted, but clearly present.
Superbly balanced, with a creamy fullness, but still full of life and complexity.....tastes younger than the fine 2012 reviewed recently, and will age longer.
Showing deep brass/ gold in glass....the only other wine I have ever rated this high, except for the memorable 2013 Domaine de Chevalier blanc.
Clearly not a seafood wine......will play well with roast chicken, pork tenderloin ....and has the density to pair with veal/ lemon/ capers Italian style....
Stored at 53 F in cellar since purchased in 2014.
I have ONE bottle left. (486 views) | | | Tasted by thunberg on 2/3/2023 & rated 90 points: Serverd blind, a very nice oaky nose. Medium length, m+ acidity. Quite long. (457 views) | | | Tasted by Umay Ceviker on 12/27/2021 & rated 90 points: Floral with an array of yellow fruit, pear tart and marzipan. Ripe, full, rich and creamy in texture. Rather nutty than fruity on the palate. (1134 views) | | | Tasted by Pontifax on 11/7/2021 & rated 91 points: Bottle #2 of this Northern Rhone white.
On nose and palate: all notes from the tasting of May 2021 intact.....only slightly less fresh, and with more prominent notes of roasted hazlenuts , and softer acidity.....fully mature, drink up. (1179 views) | | | Tasted by Pontifax on 5/23/2021 & rated 93 points: So....a dusty orphan bottle from the cellar....possibly a gift bottle from several years back.
On nose: delicate notes of creme brulee, ripe fig and toasted sourdough bread.
On palate: all above flavours amplified, on a full rich body, in addition to subtle, but present flavours of nutmeg, vanilla/ oak, and bruised apple ....the above notes might suggest a wine on the cusp of oxidation ...not in the least!
This deep , brass/ gold wine has fresh , lively acidity, and displays stony minerality on the finish, after a 2 hour decant.....any fruit and floral flavours noted by tasters in earlier reviews have passed into a second stage...this wine appears to have woken into a new phase....one that may sustain for another decade, for this 10 year old white.
95% Marsanne....5% Rousanne
NOT a seafood wine....Chicken and Pork tenderloin are the best companions. (1369 views) | | | Tasted by Derek Darth Taster on 7/23/2020 & rated 92 points: CdP clearance night. Split wine session. Tasted blind. Drank in Gabriel Standart.
Appearance is clear, medium intensity, gold colour. Legs.
Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of honey, toasty oak, oil, perfumey beeswax. Developed.
On the palate, dry, medium acidity, medium alcohol (13.5%), medium+ body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of oil, beeswax, honey, toasty oak, butter cream, ripe peach custard. Long finish.
Very good quality. Easy guess as a Rhone white. Fruit quite simple but the rest of the oak and other flavour components are lovely. No oxidative notes yet which is good for me. I would say drink now, no need to age further.
95% Marsanne and 5% Roussanne. (1665 views) | | | Tasted by KJD45$ on 4/5/2019 & rated 88 points: 2 years later....a bit disappointing..nose has devolved to some smoke
And oak notes...flavor has gone a bit dark with some heavy peach and apricot but mainly just a weird wood oak flavor....
I think a poor vintage has finally showed up in the glass..
Really good 2 years ago but not now... (2083 views) | | | Tasted by David J Cooper on 9/3/2018 & rated 90 points: Light pale yellow. Intense buttery, spicy stone fruit nose. Very different then the 2 Chapoutier wines. Dry buttery, lemon and peach flavours and a very dry tight finish.
I think this could use a bit more time to come together. The amount of oak apparent in the nose may integrate. (2169 views) | | | Tasted by whitmanlholt on 7/29/2018 & rated 92 points: Popped and poured. The cork was labelled 2013, which is a bit odd, but this is clearly the 2011. The wine is medium-gold with a nose of honey, beeswax, chalk, and peach jelly. In the mouth, the wine is plush and mouth-filling, one that is at times heavy with its golden fruit notes. The finish is long and lingering, pulling the white flower sensations through for nearly a minute. Overall, this is a distinctive wine; it opens nicely in the glass and obviously has years to go. The QPR is exceptional. I enjoyed this. 92 points. (2444 views) | | | Tasted by DollarMenunaire on 10/5/2017: Full-bodied and textured. This is a decent value for this rarefied terroir, and I always hope an AOC bottling means that there's less new wood than a luxury cuvee. The wood (all second-fill according to Guigal) is well-integrated and I suspect the savor here is mostly a product of terroir and lees aging. I enjoyed this more than Guigal's 2010 Doriane Condrieu a couple months back, which comparatively is more bold and exciting but somehow schizophrenic and inelegant. (2794 views) | | | Tasted by Dalex on 5/26/2017 & rated 92 points: Solid wine. Full bOdied. Sees plenty of oak. Creamy. Very nutty. Some lemon and honey otherwise the Fruit component is missing. This is a food wine. Not particularly great for sipping. (2822 views) | | | Tasted by Ydaucourt on 5/12/2017 & rated 93 points: Nez avec un Bois bien intégré. Très beau touché de bouche gras. Complex élégant et long. Prêt à boire (2475 views) | | | Tasted by KJD45$ on 1/7/2017 & rated 95 points: White wine matters!!..... Beautiful golden hue...thick body of glycerin..
Nose is stone fruit of apricot, floral, wet stone chalk, Great nose...
Flavor is light peach, toasted oak, minerality, coconut and a finish that really lasts...outstanding!!!! (2530 views) | | | Tasted by Yorgos on 8/4/2016 & rated 89 points: Medium bright yellow. Heavy oak notes with smoke and mineral notes and some baked apple nuances and sone oxidative notes. Creamy texture, nutty with Smokey character and loads of oak. The acidity is medium; would like some more to increase the balance and lift the weight. (2606 views) | | | Tasted by KJD45$ on 7/31/2016 & rated 92 points: Great nose.....great flavor....better notes with next bottle I open.... (2095 views) | | | Tasted by RajivAyyangar on 4/11/2016 & rated 87 points: Monday Night Blinds (Home (Noe st)): Lovely almond flavors and a bit of oiliness/viscosity for the Marsanne-Roussane. The nose is reductive with bitter almond, babywipe, and peach pit. Savory with some lean baked cinnamon-green-apple (slight oak). (2632 views) | | | Tasted by RajivAyyangar on 3/21/2016 & rated 85 points: Monday night blinds (just me and Roger) (Home (Noe st)): Clear, bright.
Medium concentration gold. Elevated tears.
Relatively intense nose, slightly reductive, slight oak. slight dried peach. slight apricot - fresh, slight dried meat - a little pommaceous fruit. Something strange and familiar - camphor, baby-wipe, raw/bitter almond.
Dry, full-bodied, m+ alc (13.5%, feels 14%), diminished acid, m+ phenolic bitterness.
Slight oak - sea salt caramel, buttercream.
Interesting. Not my favorite aromatics. Really acid-deficient palate though I think it has some mineral energy to sustain it. (2449 views) | | | Tasted by Whistler Whino on 3/10/2016 & rated 93 points: A very nice and unique white Hermitage, medium gold in color. Bright. It first opens with a nose very reminiscent of a California Chardonnay with its heavy use of oak and loads of creamy butterscotch. It constantly evolves in the glass from here. First citrus notes, followed by roasted hazelnut then a smokey aroma. Every sip was something different and kept our attention for the hour it took to finish the bottle. Another great Guigal! (1944 views) | | | Tasted by RajivAyyangar on 2/28/2016 & rated 90 points: Monday Night Blinds (Home (Noe st)): (non-blind, my wine)
Clear, bright, medium plus gold.
Slightly reductive nose of underripe white peach, bitter raw almond, slight babywipe/estery reduction, and a small percentage of new oak.
On the palate, full-bodied, oily and viscous with medium minus acid, slightly elevated alcohol (tastes 14%, but I recall this is 13.5%) and moderate plus phenolic bitterness.
There's a mineral energy to the palate that for me balances the elevated alcohol and body. Persistent toasty almond.
Bitter lemon peel, bitter almond, and slight dry caramel/honey/toast. Persistent finish. I like this. (1393 views) | | | Tasted by aagrawal on 1/19/2016 flawed bottle: Deductive Tasting (Blind) (Rajiv's House, San Francisco): Tasted blind. Golden color; aromatic, significant oxidation, orange caramel, honey; palate is dry, medium to high alcohol (14+%?), notable oxidation, medium acid, orange blossom fruit; finish is medium length. Varietals include dry chenin blanc possibly savennieres, less likely Alsatian Riesling, unlikely Gewurztraminer. Has significant age (>15 years) or flawed, likely good to very good producer. If correct, over the hill. 79, flawed (1986 views) | | | Tasted by RajivAyyangar on 1/19/2016 flawed bottle: Monday night blinds (on a Tuesday) (Home (Noe st)): non-blind (I brought this):
clear, bright
medium plus concentration gold with reflections of amber
moderate tears
oxidative, with honey (botrytis). oxidized peach. Nutty almond. Apricot pit.
Smells maderized. I didn't note this level of oxidation a few months ago.
Dry
medium plus body
elevated alcohol - 14% (actually 13.5%)
medium acid
light phenolic bitterness.
tastes maderized - nutty.
slight oak influence - maybe used barrels.
Clearly some complexity but I think this is flawed. (2137 views) | | | Tasted by whitmanlholt on 12/19/2015 & rated 93 points: Popped and poured. This is a medium yellow wine. The nose is quite expressive, with spring flowers, beeswax, honey, and some toast. In the mouth, this wine is rich and oily, but also bright and somewhat buttery -- chewy is the all-in term that fits. The finish is tangy with some Granny Smith Apple notes. Overall, this is not unlike some richer Chards I've had; it is certainly an enjoyable experience for the price. 93 points.
It's a brief digression, but I'd like to juxtapose this wine with the 2003 Chapoutier Le Meal blanc I recently had. This is a much better wine, both on the nose and, especially, in the mouth. This has none of the oxidative elements of the Chapoutier. White Hermitage is supposed to be a wine that can age for years. Against that backdrop, I think the Chapoutier may have been "premoxed." Of course, that is a phenomenon more common of white Burgs, but the oxidation was all over the Le Meal. Either that wine was busted or I like white Hermitage young. Either way, this Guigal was the better wine by a mile. I'd welcome comments on this note if others have seen premox outside of white Burgs. (1629 views) | | | Tasted by RajivAyyangar on 10/20/2015 & rated 92 points: Wine and Spirits Top 100 tasting - 2015 (The Metreon, SF): Elevated aromatics - bitter fruit, beeswax I can’t place one aroma - pear? varnish? verbena? white peach? nectarine?, slight vanilla cream (oak influence). Medium acid and high phenolic bitterness. Slight oak influence - creamy texture. Medium alcohol - 13%?- and has an oily heft. It’s making me think of marzipan, and aspic. Something giving this aromatic explosiveness that I can’t put my finger on. Persistent with compelling aromatics.
95% Marsanne, 5% Roussane
All the Ex Voto fruit went into this in 2011.
Score: Between 9 and 9.5 (2381 views) | | | Tasted by Gece on 8/21/2015 & rated 90 points: Nose is very perfumed and floral (roses, lilac, ...) and there is a lot of new oak. Palate is consistent, with fairly long finish and medium acid, bordering on M-. Like a Meursalt with most of the acid replaced by perfume. (1713 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, The 2013 and 2012 Northern Rhône Wines (Feb 2015) (12/1/2014)
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Vinous, March/April 2014, IWC Issue #173
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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.White Rhone BlendA white wine containing two or more Rhône varieties, including: Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc. 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 MILLESIMESHermitage Guide to Hermitage wine Guide to Cote Rotie - Read about the Northern Rhone Valley
• The appellation stretches over 3 communes in the Drôme "département" : Tain-l'Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Larnage.
• The soils are a combination of granite with alluvial quaternary delta deposits, and, on the eastern side, Pliocene clay. This diversity explains the numerous different names given to vineyard plots within the appellation : Bessards, Greffieux, Méal, Roucoule, Beaumes, etc.
• The meso-climate provides shelter from the north winds, where the majority of the slopes is well exposed, facing south.
•The vineyards area adds up to 134 hectares/331 acres, with an annual production of 3,635 hectoliters. Authorized maximum yield is 40 hectoliters/hectare (2.3 US tons/acres).
• Grape varieties : Syrah (an addition of up to 15% of Marsanne or Roussanne is allowed).
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