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 Vintage2005 Label 1 of 124 
TypeWhite
ProducerE. Guigal (web)
VarietyWhite Rhone Blend
DesignationBlanc
Vineyardn/a
CountryFrance
RegionRhône
SubRegionSouthern Rhône
AppellationCôtes du Rhône
UPC Code(s)790559801004

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2007 and 2009 (based on 6 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 85.3 pts. and median of 86 pts. in 23 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by Gaja Gauthier on 12/31/2009: Still quite acceptable,hints of fresh acids still lingering but mostly buttery. (3867 views)
 Tasted by czar33 on 6/25/2009 & rated 84 points: Plus minéral que floral, ce vin est net, droit, sans aspérités douteuses mais sans convaincre de grand chose non plus. Il transpire la qualité mais ne procure pas l'excitation requise pour franchir la barre du 85. (3890 views)
 Tasted by czar33 on 8/31/2008 & rated 86 points: Arômes discrets mais attirants, je crois dénoter des accents de miel au trèfle blanc en bouche (mais ça ne veut rien dire, je croyais au Père Noël il n'y a pas si longtemps), ce vin remplit bien la cavité buccale et y laisse un goût agréable et persistant. Pas une personalité à tout casser mais un achat plutôt sûr, sutout pour le prix (le 2006 coûte 17,70$). (4022 views)
 Tasted by ludwigbpm on 7/28/2008 & rated 86 points: Un peu lourd au départ, s'améliore avec l'aération. Beau fruit (poire) généreux, idéalement accompagné d'un plat. (4191 views)
 Tasted by 1st on 7/23/2008: 85 Good. Went well with sweet salad and shrimp with a kick. (4271 views)
 Tasted by ashegedyn on 6/6/2008 & rated 85 points: Floral, mineral, but unappealing. Not enough fruit on the flavor. A bit of minerality and bitterness. Why bother. A correct bottle of wine, but not enjoyable (1941 views)
 Tasted by jwsobeck on 4/15/2008 & rated 87 points: drank a week ago and no notes written down....enjoyable, decent QPR, liked it better the 2nd day. (2123 views)
 Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 4/6/2008 & rated 82 points: this wasn't as good as i was expecting. golden colored, peaches and a bit of flowers on the nose. creamy on the palate, with peaches, melon and yellow apple flavors. it's not held together very well, and it seems a bit off. a bit of heat on the finish as well, which is quite short. 33% rousanne, 25% clairette, 25% viognier, 15% bourboulenc, 2% grenache blanc. (2135 views)
 Tasted by J_Hayden on 2/10/2008 & rated 82 points: Very pretty straw yellow color, moderate nose of honeysuckle, apricot. Medium body, with smooth acid....and then things got weird. First heat, then some peach, then honey lemon cough drops...eucalyptus/menthol and all. Hollow mid palate and bitter finish, and hot. Food helped . I really wanted to like this wine, will try again to insure it's not just my palate at this point in time. (2305 views)
 Tasted by awinestory on 2/10/2008 & rated 77 points: clear, lemon, med+ intensity nose: palate: dry, a is med, t is med, body is med+, alc is med, length is med+ flavor intensity is med and includes flavors of the yellow prats of white flowers, a dull spice (old saffron), marigolds, a heap of spoiling white fleshed fruit ... (1297 views)
 Tasted by Tejano on 2/5/2008: Clean, simple, and do not over chill...as in its simplicity it does need some help. Still for the price, not a bad value. (2467 views)
 Tasted by Tejano on 12/31/2007 & rated 86 points: Medium straw color with the lightest touch of gold...a slight crispness to the nose showing a little tartness with a sweet undertone that barely comes out on the palate. The sweetness from the fruit is very light on the entry but quickly turns to an acidic grip from mid palate on, with a lingering twang that hangs a bit on the finish. (2685 views)
 Tasted by nectar14 on 12/27/2007 & rated 86 points: Light straw gold in color. Nose of tropical fruits and some alcohol. Quite viscous in the mouth with decent acidic cut. The finish shows a decent dose of fruit but some heat as well. I hear the '06 is better... (2686 views)
 Tasted by smphelps on 12/7/2007 & rated 86 points: Very pale yellow. Minerally nose with hints of peaches. Soft feel in the mouth and a pleasant wine. (2739 views)
 Tasted by Silverswimmer on 11/24/2007 & rated 86 points: Mid gold colour with a pear/lychee nose. Slightly off dry with a zing at the end but with a balance of acidity and fruit.. Good on its own or with white fish or a chicken dish.
Great value @£6 ($12)- going back for more. (2531 views)
 Tasted by cskordahl on 11/9/2007 & rated 79 points: Not much on the nose, some fruit with minerals on the palate, rubbing alcohol on the finish, did not like the finish on this one. (2637 views)
 Tasted by medieval24 on 10/21/2007 & rated 88 points: Great value wine. Fruit-forward that will appeal to sweet palates. (2927 views)
 Tasted by LesterKwong on 10/2/2007 & rated 87 points: Pale light yellow in color. Nose of pear, peach. Very tropical on the palate with weak acidity. Light-medium bodied that's slightly leaning thin. Slightly medicinal on a short finish. Easy drinking. (1027 views)
 Tasted by nietzschephilosopher on 9/2/2007 & rated 87 points: Rich golden color. A nice spicy nose with some lemon zest. On the pallet its some nice ripe apple and lemon fruit with a touch of sweet spice. The finish gets a little bitter which is the biggest downside to the wine. The mouthfeel is a good mix between weight and acidity leading to a nice waxiness that has been commented upon. (2787 views)
 Tasted by Neil F. Holland on 7/28/2007 & rated 89 points: Lovely wine. Nice balance between refershing acidity and some great fruit. Lovely waxy quality to the mouthfeel. (3102 views)
 Tasted by magnord on 7/20/2007 & rated 89 points: Good spicy food wine. (3170 views)
 Tasted by hwallace3000K on 4/18/2007: Bitter- wasn't fond of. Tried with food, with cheese. Not my style (2888 views)

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By Gary Walsh
The WINEFRONT (1/7/2009)
(Guigal Cotes du Rhone) Subscribe to see review text.
By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (10/16/2007)
(Guigal Côtes du Rhône White) Subscribe to see review text.
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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
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.

White Rhone Blend

A 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.com

Rhône

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 ###

Southern Rhône

Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Southern Rhone Valley

Côtes du Rhône

Côtes du Rhône (Wikipedia)

 
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