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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.9 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 46 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 9/6/2022: Commanderie des Costes du Rhone - Fall 2022 Kick-off (Claud): Alas not the best of bottles and perhaps could have done with a double decant as it poured quite a bit more cloudy. Unfortunate as I had an enjoyable experience with the last one. (1442 views) | | | Tasted by alittle on 10/21/2021 & rated 95 points: Garnet in colour with moderate brick at rim. Thoroughly impressed with this showing – textbook nose of olive tapenade, cured meat, smoldering pine needles, juniper, decaying leaves, with some distant memories of blackcurrants and red berries. The palate is well integrated at this juncture, with fully resolved tannins, moderate acidity, and a fairly length finish. Well in to the savoury and mature realm for syrah, but absolutely striking, and truly captivating. Drink now. (318 views) | | | Tasted by englishman's claret on 8/10/2021 & rated 88 points: A weaker showing than on the last occasion with a woody nose and palate, subtly accented by warm earth and cherry. Not a ton of energy left. (2336 views) | | | Tasted by BenBlu on 8/31/2020 & rated 94 points: From half bottle served blind. Wow! What a positive surprise. Drop dead gorgeous textbook old Rhone but with lots left in the tank. Peppery, gravelly, notes of hung meat. A real treat. Could not believe how a half bottle would be so great at age 42... reminded me a bit of Jamet Cote Rotie late 90s. (2023 views) | | | Tasted by wsammons on 8/22/2020 & rated 94 points: Very good after some air to blow off the funk; amazing that this wine still has years left
Very smooth and integrated (1606 views) | | | Tasted by englishman's claret on 6/8/2020 & rated 93 points: What a wonderful time to catch the 78 Hermitage; the wine almost seems more about the sandalwood, warm earth, meaty notes than the pretty wild raspberry and quince notes which are seamlessly woven in. Still with beautiful presence in the mouth. Perhaps this is the perfect time to drink this wine? (2431 views) | | | Tasted by Kemo Sabe on 3/16/2020 & rated 94 points: Last bottle of 3 and this was definitely the best. Great old Hermitage - the perfume was enticing with tons of bacon fat, meat, grilled notes but with such nuance and delicacy. Yet, this wine has tremendous power on the finish. Felt like this bottle has another 10 years left in the tank. Will have to find more! (1472 views) | | | Tasted by wsammons on 11/26/2019 & rated 94 points: Still in a very good place - lots of sediment though - make sure to aerate to blow off funk at the beginning (1067 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 2/1/2019: La Tablee: Legends Dinner w E. Guigal & after party (Daniel & SommTime): Here again the animal. Also get a bit of sand (not the texture, just the flavor). It's a bit lighter than the 1990. Missing the structure of the Cote Roties, but still a tasty wine. (1819 views) | | | Tasted by Aravind Asok on 11/2/2018: Absolutely spot on...undoubtedly one of my wines of the year. Just otherworldy perfumed nose of dried red raspberry, spice, charcoal and campfire...flitting back and forth between fruity, savory, and smoky....unbelievable complexity. On the palate, great acidity, and still showing some dried red fruit, a touch of brine...and still some tannin structuring the finish. This bottle was so on point... (1287 views) | | | Tasted by ericindc on 6/2/2018 & rated 88 points: 1978 Vintage Wine Dinner At Marc's in MD (DC/Silver Spring MD): Seemed a bit closed. This wasn’t opened till like 930, so I think we opened this too late. Red fruit, good amount of heat on the nose from the alcohol. Had some nice jalapeno on the nose Taste was a touch green with green pepper, black fruit, earth, medium body, medium tannins. (1747 views) | | | Tasted by Kemo Sabe on 4/21/2018 & rated 93 points: Significantly better than the last bottle. Classic Hermitage notes of spices, pepper, grilled meat, burning ashes and game. Highly nuanced and at this stage pretty delicate and bugundian yet with big and robust Hermitage flavors. Really lovely tonight. (1574 views) | | | Tasted by jlgnml on 3/11/2018 & rated 98 points: Wonderful color, palate feel was delicious, mature, super sweet finish, holding up exceptionally well, spice, got better in the glass even after a decant. (1449 views) | | | Tasted by Kemo Sabe on 2/19/2018 & rated 89 points: Cork was soaked through and corroded. Popped and poured which was a mistake. This wine needed some air as it had significant funk - barnyard, brett, band-aid. By the end the funk had subsided a bit and we got some meat, grilled notes, red berries and campfire. Structurally this wine was good - just needed some time to show itself. (1356 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 4/8/2017 & rated 91 points: The expected combination of dark soil notes, rich savory spice, and dark fruit. Fruit was quite mature in this bottle, and I would not be inclined to wait much longer on this wine. Rewarding but not particularly expressive. 91- (1994 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 4/8/2017 & rated 90 points: Wine Tasted at Acker Auction (Le Bernardin Prive - New York NY): Small glass, brief note. All black fruit, black pepper, plenty of earth. Very enjoyable now. Moderate weight and length. Best for the near-term, no upside here, but no urgency either. (2404 views) | | | Tasted by AWBryce on 1/4/2015 & rated 94 points: Beautiful, clove, cinnamon, earthy, red fruit nose. Good finish, medium acidity, silky mouthfeel. Still a treat. (3560 views) | | | Tasted by europat55 on 3/19/2014 & rated 92 points: 1978-2003 Guigal Hermitages (Tom's house in Palo Alto, California): Nose is similar to the 1980, but a little bit softer (A-). Excellent palate, little bit watery (B++/A-).
My #1, Group's #2 (75 pts). Tasted blind. (4648 views) | | | Tasted by aagrawal on 3/19/2014 & rated 92 points: Guigal Hermitage Vertical (Palo Alto): Great fruit, almost a bit of floral, a bit of dust, very nice; full bodied with great acidity on the palate, fresh, middle aged, would go really well with food. Excellent balance. 92-93. My #2, Group's #2. (4552 views) | | | Tasted by Old Claret on 5/10/2013 & rated 98 points: Clean, balanced, cherry fruit. Did not need decanting. From a pristine-looking bottle w/great fill. (4335 views) | | | Tasted by rnellans on 1/19/2013 & rated 94 points: Dark. Very mature funky nose with some secondary and barnyard aromas. Red fruited, big in the middle. Good fresh lingering finish. Loved this wine! (4588 views) | | | Tasted by Lombardi on 10/14/2012 & rated 93 points: Mature Hermitage with intense nose of dry spices, roasted meat, earth with good layer of black fruit notes. Palate was increadibly fresh with amazing acidity and vibrant finish. Tannins fully resolved but giving good support and working well wih the acdity. Black currant, leather and animal notes. Will easily hold for another decade or more. (3321 views) | | | Tasted by jlgnml on 4/10/2012: IWFSC 774th Dinner (Goosefoot, Chicago IL): Meaty, earth, light, tobacco and cedar. Overall outstanding in the glass and with the food. (3568 views) | | | Tasted by Reptibark on 2/9/2012 flawed bottle: One of the biggest disappointments in my wine life, this wine was basically high-end sherry. Not corked, but definitely showing major corks flaws. Oh well. (3263 views) | | | Tasted by jerhardt on 2/21/2011 & rated 93 points: Consistently delicious. These are definitely throwing a lot of sediment. This bottle was decanted by the somm without asking, but didn't seem to hurt and in hindsight not a bad decision. (3172 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| 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.
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"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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