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| Community Tasting Notes (average 94.4 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 67 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by whitmanlholt on 2/10/2024 & rated 93 points: Slow-oxed for roughly four hours. This is a medium red wine with serious tongue-staining concentration and modest sediment cake on the bottle. On the nose, I get blueberry, leather, pepper, and gamey notes. In the mouth, the wine is lively, smooth, and lush, with an unexpected level of acidity coupled with serious depth of flavor. The finish is long and savory, leaving some wild berry elements. Overall, this was a very pleasurable wine, with surprising freshness and refinement. That said, this is probably overpriced and broadly comparable Syrah can be found elsewhere (including in the Rhone) for a better price. Still, sometimes one has to ignore the price and just enjoy the experience; this wine offers a quality experience indeed. 93 points. (462 views) | | | Tasted by Vine on 3/3/2023 & rated 94 points: I bought 1 bottle each of the three La Las and this is the first one consumed. With BBQ Rib Eye steak. The wine and the steak were a perfect match. Deep, dark colour; attractive nose; wonderful long finish. Drinking well, but no doubt this has at least another 5-10 years of drinking pleasure ahead. (1404 views) | | | Tasted by culater on 10/22/2022 & rated 93 points: Opened in bottle 2h and drank over 2h. Raindeer, 18C.
Better at the beginning 95-94p, declined with food and over the hours.
Dry, low-medium on tannins and acidity. Low fruit.
Drink, keep at 17C, air it. (1699 views) | | | Tasted by dead puddle on 9/3/2022 & rated 92 points: Blind tasting. 30 min decant. Then tasted in zalto. dark hue with Sienna ground borders. Nose volatile of ether, flavours of smoke, leather, old grenier, wet ground and crushed blackberries. Palate powerfull of cedar, ashes, cuba cigar, mineral and long finish. Past his peak ? (1736 views) | | | Tasted by Shloly on 6/1/2022 & rated 93 points: The wine is clear, with medium garnet color, slight more tawny towards the rims, and thick legs.
On the nose the wine is clean, with medium primary aroma intensity of black and red fruits, meat, black pepper, fresh green herbs, black berries, forest berries, spices, garrigue, along with medium secondary aromas of oak spices, earthiness notes, gravel, slate, mineral notes.
On the palate the wine is dry, with medium plus acidity, medium green ripe tannins, medium plus body, medium plus alcohol, medium plus flavor intensity of ripe black and red fruits, black berries, cassis, earthiness notes, mineral notes, meat, black pepper, spices, hints of oak spices.
The wine is of an outstanding quality, due to its length, complex aroma and flavor profile, balance characteristics, especially between the acidity and fruit concentration. It is very appealing, and generous at time of tasting, can be deceiving that it is close to its prime, but also showing green notes, present tannins, and potential for future aging, which will probably resulted in more pronounce secondary and even tertiary aromas and flavors characteristics, while keeping high acidity and concentrated fruit. (1985 views) | | | Tasted by kostaslonis on 6/1/2022: Tasting Ground official tasting, 2006 Guigal lalala (Oinoscent): 93% Syrah 7% Viognier, up to 4800 bottles total production, 0.8ha. No decanting as suggested by Philippe Guigal, bottle uncorked at 10:00, tasted at 14:00
The wine shows robust profile, the fruit is far daker, berry, cherry, the oak is more upfront but in balance with the fruit. A few charcoal notes but also licorice notes, roasted nuts next to red currants, black pepper in the back, chocolate, coffee notes, with more you get an earthier and spicier character
In the palate, the wine shows more evolution than expected, spice, earthy, the fruit is in the back, a touch warm, the tannins are tighter , mineral, medium to full body, oak more upfront and long finish
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Just like the 2016 Turque tasted a few weeks before, it shows both fresh ripe version of fruit (1960 views) | | | Tasted by Whisky&Wine on 12/31/2021 & rated 96 points: Complex and rich, this already has some tertiary notes showing up and a seductive silky mouthfeel. Leaves the mouth watering after a lingering finish. Boysenberry on the attack and the nose is fun to revisit. I get new nuances each whiff. It's very enjoyable and paired wonderfully with duck breast seared and glazed with mirin, yuzu and ginger.
The only thing holding this back from greatness was a mild vegetative note mid palate. Like cucumber skin. Not bad and I'm nitpicking. Not too distracting and doesn't change the great experience but cannot score it higher with this slight, slight discordant note. Would recommend this wine. Very, very good, as reflected in my score. (1730 views) | | | Tasted by OenoEd on 12/29/2021 & rated 94 points: Still youthful. Needed a 40 minute decant. Wet wool and
mineral bouquet, some red wine poached pear, fresh marjoram/thyme, graphite, and black olive. Youthful tannins , but plenty of balance to work well w steak tartare and rare squab, Still 5-10 years away from developing to its best with secondary notes, now in between primacy and greatness. (1492 views) | | | Tasted by Urodoc4 on 10/28/2021 & rated 95 points: wonderful. perfect with lamb (1508 views) | | | Tasted by gsquireh on 5/21/2021 & rated 97 points: Absolutely delicious! Opened after a bottle of Taittinger Comtes Vogue 2008 and before our 2006 Chateau Lafite Rothschild celebrating with Adam and Valentina at the new downtown NYC restaurant, ‘Appart. Maybe the best La La in recent memory! On first smell and taste, off the chart wonderful with a mouth-caressing fruit gardem – cherry, boysenberry, blueberry, and blackberry joining in harmony to both surprise and delight. Recently, to be genuinely be surprised by the wonder of a wine has become a special treat. The bottle was special from first to last smell, swirl, sip, and swallow. (2159 views) | | | Tasted by Raizes on 1/22/2020 & rated 95 points: 黑樱桃和李子，胡椒香料和皮毛，烟熏培根、摩卡咖啡。香气层次分明、富于变化。醒酒后酸度出色，在繁盛的香气映衬下，结构非常漂亮。透气四小时后，进入爆发阶段的单宁呈现出强度和细腻兼顾的良好状态，让酒在展现华丽的同时兼顾着深度和力度。 (3604 views) | | | Tasted by LWI on 1/19/2020 & rated 92 points: Blind. Sweetish, mint, a hint of smoke; Strange combination of mellow fruit and structure, obviously a lot of wood has been used here. At hindsight, very different from another recent bottle. (3667 views) | | | Tasted by gsquireh on 5/20/2019 & rated 95 points: Drank this along with a 2006 Chateau Haut Brion, a 2015 Leflaive Meursault 1erCru Sous Le Dos d'Âne. Blackberry, boysenberry, black cherry all merged with cloves, spice, forest floor, and licorice. Dense, rich, delicious, the balance of acidity and tannins a work of wine making art. A northern Rhone delight and perfect with the pasta course (and more) at Marea. (6113 views) | | | Tasted by d'Artagnan on 4/26/2019 & rated 96 points: Un nez fin qui fait très pinot...Belle bouche au tanins très suaves, d’une grande classe. Je croyais à un grand crû bourguignon. Fabuleux! Grand vin. 96 pts (5737 views) | | | Tasted by KenK on 4/24/2019 & rated 92 points: Good and proper, yet somewhat closed. Dark earthy black fruited with good depth, yet not really open or giving. This was popped and poured, maybe a good decant would have helped. Full judgement reserved. (5546 views) | | | Tasted by Burgnick on 4/17/2019: Slow oxed for 5 hours before decanting to serve. Nose expressed flowers, cassis, cinnamon, animal and meat. The most elegant and expressive wine in the 2006 lalala trio. Liked it the most. (4455 views) | | | Tasted by Raizes on 3/30/2019 & rated 94 points: 黑樱桃和李子，胡椒培根、甜香料和飘忽的花香，一点灌木类的植物性气息，香气奔放慷慨而不失优雅细腻，进入适饮期后的上佳状态。入口单宁比较细腻，酸度非常精彩，整体偏向哥特式的建筑结构，精致、孤高、冷艳，但每个细节都透出诱人的气息。 (3796 views) | | | Tasted by LWI on 3/8/2019 & rated 95 points: Meaty, dark fruit, some wood, a hint of smoke, impressive nose; long, dark with much extract, complex finish. On the dark side of C-R, lacking the elegance of Jamet. Very promising. (2105 views) | | | Tasted by bjlcrucrazy on 1/19/2019: My first Guigal Cote Rotie!! Fabulous!! Much more elegant than I expected. Paired fantastic with stuffed quail with miso butterscotch. pomegranate walnut salsa!! Thanks Howard (2049 views) | | | Tasted by Argrath on 1/4/2019 & rated 96 points: (Half-blind tasting)
Full, immediately recognizable nose of bacon, minerals, blackberry, spices, and smoke. Very deep and dense. Very complex. Extremely well-polished at the same time. Fantastic!
Full, round, dense, concentrated and very, very long palate. Warm and blackberry-generous. Still tannic. Very rich. Multidimensional flavours of bacon, mineral, spice, liquorice and smoke. Fantastic grip.
The so-called "Bordeaux" of the La-La-La, this was actually the most easy to identify as northern Rhône. The richness, power combined with multilayered impression made this the WOTN. (1432 views) | | | Tasted by dvansteenderen on 5/28/2018 & rated 94 points: Tasting @ VINEUM in Rotterdam. Tasted blind. Crème de cassis, blackcurrant, very floral (candied flowers) and elegant with a lot of minerality and a long aftertaste! (2454 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 5/28/2018 & rated 93 points: A private tasting (Restaurant Vineum, Rotterdam, NL): Tasted blind. Mature but lively appearance. Clearly the character of a wine from the Côte Blonde, floral and elegant, strawberries, mineral and tight, relatively light style, finely grained tannins, very good length. (3567 views) | | | Tasted by Burgnick on 4/20/2018: Slow oxed for 6 hours before serving. Nose has herbs, spice, pepper and dark currant. Palate has good minerality but the finish feels a bit short. (3077 views) | | | Tasted by BSA on 2/10/2018 & rated 91 points: Drank from approx 2,5h decant. Tasted up against the 04, this 06 felt richer and with warmer and darker red fruits. More meaty but the graphite/pencil shave was not that prominent. With further time it definitely moved more in the direction of where the 04 started. Felt the 04 was a notch better at this point but probably more to go on for the 06. 91-92p now with a clear upside. (2865 views) | | | Tasted by quaffnov on 2/3/2018 & rated 96 points: Two hour decant, drank this along with an 07' La Mouline, interesting contrast. dark fruit, olives, cured meat, cloves and black licorice on both the nose and the palate. The palate does add a leather element. A little more dense than the La Mouline and more on the masculine side with heavier tannins, to drink the two together was a stroke of luck. If you can afford any of the La La's make sure and partake, they are the peak of northern Rhone winemaking. (2900 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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JebDunnuck.com, Delving into the Languedoc Roussillon, Issue #7 (3/28/2011)
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Vinous, January/February 2010, IWC Issue #148
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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 MILLESIMESCôte-Rôtie Guide to Cote Rotie - Read about the Northern Rhone Valley
• The Appellation cover three communes - Saint-Cyr-sur-Rhône, Ampuis and Tupin-Semons - on the right Rhône river bank, within the Rhône "département".
• Soils : In the northern part of the vineyard, the Côte Brune, consists of extremely steep, terraced slopes of ferruginous mica schists which are covered with schist sand (arzel).The Côte Blonde has a varied geology with gneiss and granite predominating at the most southern side of the appellation.
• Climate : tempered continental. Dry, hot summers and frequent rainfalls during the other seasons. History : one of the oldest vineyards in France, first developed by the Romans. It is said that during the Middle Ages, "The Seigneur de Maugiron" bequeathed a hillside to each of his daughters, one was brunette and the other fair. Thus, were born the names of "Côte Brune" and "Côte Blonde".
• Area planted : 230 hectares (568 acres), for an annual production of 8,400 hectoliters (93,333 cases). Authorized maximum yield is 40 hectoliters/hectare (2,3 US tons/acre).
• Grape Varieties : Syrah (80% minimum). An addition of up to 20% of Viognier grapes in the crop is allowed.
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