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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.1 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 69 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Vinumming & Ahhing on 1/22/2024: Very agreeable little wine. (559 views) | | | Tasted by Graniwinkle on 9/30/2023 & rated 86 points: Rich, peach, minerals, orange blossom nose. (648 views) | | | Tasted by Vinumming & Ahhing on 4/19/2023 & rated 88 points: Dumien Serrette Cornas Patou Vertical (Ariana 2, Kilburn, London): Floral and slightly tropical notes on pouring, with air something peachy emerges and the faintest hint of something minty. Palate has a agreeable spiciness to it with some tangerine zest. Doesn't feel overworked. (997 views) | | | Tasted by baekho5424 on 10/20/2022: ㆍ (1231 views) | | | Tasted by vaenoke on 9/17/2022 & rated 89 points: Pale yellow colour. Thin nose with stone fruit some lemon compote, hint of vanilla. Stone fruit dominant also in the taste, along with yellow apple, some lemony bitterness, some medicinal herbs, touch of almond, slight creaminess. Medium body, medium acidity, oily mouthfeel, high alcohol. Vg+, slightly out of balance with the high alcohol. Good value, still has life to go. (1351 views) | | | Tasted by Lord Rodney on 5/1/2022 & rated 88 points: Surprisingly well made wine at the entry level from Maison Guigal - nice yellow creamy fruits and some minerals. (1638 views) | | | Tasted by scarlet834 on 4/20/2022 & rated 89 points: Very unusual color, more like a Grüner Veltliner. Not a lot of nose. Apple is the strongest element on the palate, with some raw honey on the edges. Worked very well with baked panko-crusted chicken. Quite a nice gamble on our part; have to look for more! (1344 views) | | | Tasted by Takeshi on 2/12/2022 & rated 88 points: Sweet in the beginning / cold state evolves into a rather Buttery Chardonnay vibe by the time it warms up. (1572 views) | | | Tasted by red freddy on 2/4/2022 & rated 91 points: Impulse purchase @ Costco
14.5% abv - $11
Served @ 10/50 with Baked Salmon.
Clear golden yellow in glass. Lovely flowery aroma of oranges, with hints of minerality. Mostly apple and stone fruit on the palate, little to no citrus notes.
Enough acidity to be tart and refreshing. Lingering pleasant finish. This is an Excellent example of a White Côtes du Rhône Blend! Spouse Endorsed; I'll get more. (1257 views) | | | Tasted by partymonk on 2/4/2022 & rated 92 points: clear/straw in color. nose- lime zest, white flowers, orange blossom, confectioned. palate- bone dry, very light, floral, no fruit, touch bitter (1128 views) | | | Tasted by Hojun-na-Wine on 1/17/2022: Nose of pineapple cake, rose, wet stone.
Medium alcohol, medium- body, low acidity. The nose is enjoyable but the low acidity makes the wine a bit flabby. Better chilled. (941 views) | | | Tasted by xwine on 12/25/2021: The last couple of bottles have been better than previous ones. Pretty decent CdR white. (966 views) | | | Tasted by foyfrcs on 11/28/2021 & rated 90 points: Medium lemon.
Apricot, kerosene nose.
Rich, complex, full bodied wine with 14% abv.
Tropical fruits, hay, toast palate.
Very good wine and excellent value for the quality.
I think it will drink well for 2/3 years. (975 views) | | | Tasted by wkasimer on 11/13/2021 & rated 91 points: This is a lovely wine. Apricots, waxy mouth feel, honey. All this and a bargain too! (978 views) | | | Tasted by Z1nnfull on 11/11/2021 & rated 88 points: While there is some quality variation year-to-year, this is a good value white Rhone, usually drinks best at 2-3 years as was the case with us. Enough acidity to pair well with Asian fare (even spicy), but a good quaffer. Priced well enough to make it an everyday fine white wine. (962 views) | | | Tasted by Max S. on 9/21/2021 & rated 87 points: Do not rebuy. Not a bad wine, but not our style. (1178 views) | | | Tasted by casaallora on 8/22/2021 & rated 90 points: Crisp nose w/pleasant pale yellow color. Unremarkable legs. Flavor of ripe lemons w/balanced acidity. Mildly pleasant finish. Nice w/sautéed shrimp Nice summer wine. (1118 views) | | | Tasted by Rossodio on 7/30/2021 & rated 90 points: I had a sip and the rest was consumed by 2 others. Drinking very well and a good example of the region's general whites. (1020 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 7/27/2021 & rated 88 points: Rich yellow color. Nuanced and juicy on the nose with yellow apples, honey, fresher salty tones, too. Nice depth of texture, ripe and fun but has freshness, too. Honeyed pears and yellow apples blend with candle waxy, white tea and some yellow flowers. Nice to see this wine still delivers. (1047 views) | | | Tasted by Rossodio on 7/26/2021 & rated 88 points: Solid and drinking excellently now. No upside but this will liky hold for a year or two. (931 views) | | | Tasted by Bandi on 6/22/2021: 16 (959 views) | | | Tasted by hoservin on 6/14/2021 & rated 90 points: Honeysuckle, white peach, melon, lemon and lime. Long, soft mineral-driven finish. Well balanced. Served with flounder and herb butter. (981 views) | | | Tasted by Reg634 on 6/12/2021 & rated 90 points: Reliably enjoyable wine & good value. At time of drinking maybe past prime. Pear (822 views) | | | Tasted by Acostaca on 5/2/2021: Pleasant but not sure I would buy again. (1043 views) | | | Tasted by casaallora on 4/25/2021 & rated 90 points: Nice fragrant pineapple nose on 1st pour w/fairly relaxed legs. Flavor of light lemons w/soft round balanced finish. So nice with Grilled tuna & grilled vegetables. (1047 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, Exploring Northern Rhône Whites (May 2020) (5/1/2020)
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JebDunnuck.com, The Northern Rhône: 2017 and 2018 (12/12/2019)
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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 ###Southern Rhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Southern Rhone Valley
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