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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.2 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 125 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by NickA on 7/3/2021 & rated 91 points: Excellent example of mature Syrah, marred only by the vast amount of sediment we had to deal with. No trace of heat (and only 12% abv); instead we savoured its soft mouthfeel and depth of meaty, leathery, truffley aromas (and England's second, third and fourth goals, too). (1245 views) | | | Tasted by Sijan on 1/29/2019 & rated 89 points: Still drinking very well and the cork was in great condition with no leakage. This is a surprisingly elegant Syrah given the hot 2003 vintage, but the 16 years of age may have had something to do with that. Good dark fruit & spice, well-balanced & medium bodied. (1784 views) | | | Tasted by kosmik on 5/21/2016 & rated 90 points: Il a clairement passé son apogée.
Encore excellent par ailleurs mais en déclin.
L'oeil commence à tourner.
Le nez est fin, fondu, sur le poivre blanc, le bois humide, la cendre, peu de fruit sinon l'ombre d,un fruit bleu, touche terreuse, touche de cuir...
En bouche le tanin est fondu, reste l'acidité, un corps ample, amertume modérée à faible, persistance moyenne (au mieux).
Boire sans attendre.
90-89 (3830 views) | | | Tasted by galewskj on 3/4/2014 & rated 90 points: Drinking really well now with some air in glass. Good complexity, dark fruit, leather, graphite, minerality. (5507 views) | | | Tasted by Patches on 4/13/2013: Very good but definitely on the decline. Dink this one soon. (6353 views) | | | Tasted by dzitt on 2/27/2013: Bu ma dernière bouteille. Grenat moyennement foncé, "briqué" sur le rebord. Nez surprenant de cuir accompagné d'un peu de fruits et d'épices. En bouche le vin est un peu carré, mais accompagne bien quand le repas (mijoté de boeuf). Par contre, avec l'air, le vin semble s'oxyder et les bretts viennent à dominer, même à empester la cuisine. Dommage, mais sûrement une bouteille pas "clean"... (5464 views) | | | Tasted by Patches on 1/5/2013 & rated 93 points: This is probably at its peak right now. On the nose, cloves, pepper, herbs, lemon rind, smoke and roasted lamb. Somewhat jammy red fruit only he palate, with soft palate coating tannin and zingy acidity. Great food wine. (5389 views) | | | Tasted by Cahill on 11/24/2012 & rated 90 points: Popped and put into decanter right before dinner. Black cherry, roasted meat, and over time notes of coffee and chocolate emerge. Tannins are nicely resolved, still plenty of acid to back up the bold flavor. This has aged nicely for a "negociant" wine. (3531 views) | | | Tasted by tbone on 5/7/2012: Very good on this night. pooped and let sit open for an hour and was great from the start. Nice fruit, earth, seamless. Paired very well with a pork, olive and preserved lemon dish. (2511 views) | | | Tasted by kosmik on 4/28/2012 & rated 91 points: 12,5% d'alcool, 100% Syrah
Oeil : pourpre encore passablement profond, opacité 6+/10, auréole rosée, forte viscosité en parois
Nez : très très timide à l'ouverture, il s'est délié sur environ 30 minutes offrant alors une projection d'intensité 4/10, et s'est bonifié sur environ 90 minutes, offrant un très beau fruité frais rappelant la framboise, la cerise noire très mûre et la mûre fraîche, avec belle présence florale rappelant surtout la pivoine, boisé carbonisé, touche vanillée, fumée, poivre léger, épicé, viande fumée, calcaire, très invitant
Bouche : sec, ample, acidité rafraîchissante, tanins souples à charnus ayant encore de l'énergie, amertume faible à modérée, persistance moyenne+, rétro fruitée, florale, boisée, fumée
Conclusion : très beau, superbe fraîcheur et encore une belle vibration. Probablement à son "peak"; il ne se bonifiera plus. Boire sans trop attendre. Dans un style élégant et charmant et non tape-à-l'oeil. Excellent. 90-91
Revisité 2 jours plus tard, alors qu'1/2 bouteille a été laissée au frigo, sous VaccuVin :
Bonifié. Superbe. Nez envoutant, projection 5/10, caractère viandé plus présent, caractère poivré plus appuyé aussi, superbe... 91-90 (2125 views) | | | Tasted by RunningMonkey on 2/4/2012 & rated 89 points: Deep crimson, slight cloudiness on pouring. Cherry nose, with pepper and clove, vanilla and a bit hammy? Dark fruits and sour cherry, burnt toast, tar, pepper. Nicely structured, supple tannins, medium length finish. Accomplished but not mind blowing. (2090 views) | | | Tasted by Sijan on 1/31/2012 & rated 90 points: This was quite nice - classic N. Rhone syrah with black pepper, roasted meat, and dark fruit. Tannins pretty soft & subdued. Popped & poured and seemed open right away. (2175 views) | | | Tasted by tbone on 1/22/2012: Wine is starting to fade a bit, still enjoyable but you need to coax the fruit out of glass a bit. Drink up.
Night 3 this wine awoke from its slumber. Very rich, luscious and voluptuous. Absolutely delicious tonight. (2008 views) | | | Tasted by chrisanderika on 12/18/2011 & rated 91 points: Deep purple velvet robe, lusty aromas of dark fruit, spice and caramel, and eventually blueberry. Luscious and mouth filling tastes of dark plum, leather. (2262 views) | | | Tasted by joshwoodward on 9/12/2011 & rated 90 points: Wine Club: Rhone under $50 (Bill's House): Very nice - the extra body here makes up for the thinness I sometimes get on Northern Rhone. Good red fruit, holding up well. (3051 views) | | | Tasted by KristianT on 8/30/2011 & rated 88 points: Dark ruby color. A funny combination of sweetness and tar. 2003 is an atypical vintage - a little to "burned" and jammy to merit a higher score. A nice wine nonetheless. (2729 views) | | | Tasted by chrisanderika on 5/7/2011 & rated 92 points: Balanced complexity at its best. Bouquet has cherry, honey, cloves, and blueberry. Palate is cherry with soft tannins. Medium length finish of spicy orange rinds. This was outstanding. (3078 views) | | | Tasted by pilot360 on 3/11/2011: Somewhat rustic, and very appealing. Mostly olive, red meat, provincial herbs, smoke and underlying black fruit. Loads of sour cherries on the palate, medium finish and moderate tannins persist. I first had this wine 4 years ago, this one popped up during an inventory....wish I had more. A style very much to my liking. I prefer this over the 03' Brune et blond. (3328 views) | | | Tasted by Magnolian on 1/28/2011 & rated 87 points: Fairly large drop-off from the last bottle 3+ years ago. Still dominated by dark fruits and meaty notes, but the flavors seemed to competing with each other and come off as disjointed. The finish is also a bit unpleasant with a touch of bitterness. (3359 views) | | | Tasted by MRichman on 1/21/2011: A nice mellow bottle in good shape. (3350 views) | | | Tasted by The Masked Sommelier on 12/24/2010: Garnet red with clear rim.
Nose: smoke, and lots of dark fruits.
Palate: tannins are silky and ripe, sharp acidity. Tannins and acidity are still well balanced. Dark fruits.
Wish i had more. Will wait for the 2007. (3485 views) | | | Tasted by Mike Ritner on 11/22/2010: Had a case of these, just opened my second to last bottle. These were great in their prime, despite my general dislike of hot "blockbuster" years like '03. Those golden days are, sadly, winding down. The wine has begun to decline. Drink up! (3742 views) | | | Tasted by AMeatWithVino on 10/1/2010 & rated 88 points: Medium-bodied and not as robust as I thought it would be. Slightly muted nose and it never really opened up. IMO - would drink it now. (4114 views) | | | Tasted by Edv on 7/20/2010 & rated 89 points: Dernière bouteille au cellier. Le fruit c'est présenté sur le tard, après une aération. Il faut dire que le vin a été servi un peu froid et qu'il a mieux performé après s'être un peu réchauffé. Le fruit et les épices sont présents, une belle structure, une belle matière, un vin bien fait. (4166 views) | | | Tasted by tbone on 7/11/2010 flawed bottle: Corked (4058 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (3/24/2006)
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Vinous, January/February 2006, IWC Issue #124
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RJonWine.com (3/4/2007)
(E. Guigal St. Joseph) Tight cherry and oak nose; roses, tight tart red fruit, light bodied; short-medium finish 87 points |
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| 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.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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