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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.3 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 31 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by hlip on 2/24/2017 & rated 92 points: Great fruit and nuance in this old-ish bottle. (1536 views) | | | Tasted by Morten Overwien Sletten on 8/1/2013: Buljong og etterhvert mer frukt, pepper og grønne toner. Frisk og lett vin som ender noe tørrende. Kanskje litt i ubalanse, men vinen kunne sikkert fått mer luft. Kvelden nærmet seg dessverre natt.
http://hvaharjegiglasset.blogspot.no/2013/08/ch-musarog-haggis.html (3824 views) | | | Tasted by joishscellar on 2/23/2013 & rated 72 points: Hot and over the drinking period..no nose or taste left.. (3903 views) | | | Tasted by millesime66 on 12/23/2012 & rated 88 points: On croirait un ChDuP tant il est bien réussi et concentré, mais tout en délicatesse. Un peu tuilé et à peine oxydé, ce vin est à boire sans trop tarder mais encore bien bon. (3954 views) | | | Tasted by John Nezlek on 1/7/2011 & rated 89 points: Very nice bottle -- rich and full. Well-balanced. No need to hold. (5315 views) | | | Tasted by Armando B on 4/15/2010 & rated 85 points: Red fruit and a lot of garrigue. A bit hot. Medium-bodied. At or near peak, just not a great wine. Good QPR for $13 closeout price, but not for regular retail. (4956 views) | | | Tasted by elise on 2/21/2010 & rated 92 points: At it's peak right now if not just beyond but tasting fabulous (3251 views) | | | Tasted by rs on 1/23/2010 & rated 89 points: Light brickred in colour, almost like a Pinot Noir. Nice on the nose with herbs, meat and qarrique. Perfectly matured and drinks well right now. Will last at least 3-4 more years. (2940 views) | | | Tasted by John Nezlek on 7/3/2009 & rated 89 points: Last TN for these. There seems to be some bottle variation in the 6 bottle case I bought. This bottle, although still quite good, was not as good as yesterday's. Last year, there was also some inconsistency in some bottles consumed a few days apart. Regardless, a very nice bottle, and I am glad to have 2 more. (3132 views) | | | Tasted by John Nezlek on 7/2/2009 & rated 90 points: Improved over last year's bottle. The year seemed to matter. Seems to be mature. Some spice, a little raisins, nicely balanced. Tannins resolved. (3030 views) | | | Tasted by VDLT Wine on 12/20/2008: Second consecutive vintage that I have been impressed with this wine. Full bodied. Nicely resolved tannins. Powerful flavors and a lingering finish. (657 views) | | | Tasted by John Nezlek on 6/18/2008 & rated 89 points: Don't know why, but this bottle was better than the last/ Better balanced, smoother. I put a little chill on it, and that may have helped. Nice. (3364 views) | | | Tasted by John Nezlek on 6/16/2008 & rated 87 points: Decent bottle, but not great. I could not get a sense of what the winemakers wanted the wine to be. Yes, as some others have described, it was sort of earthy, but I did not catch the subtle fruits that others mentioned. I agree with trankin that the wine seemed unbalanced. I have a few more, so let's see what the future and another bottles holds. (3349 views) | | | Tasted by sjt on 10/17/2007 & rated 92 points: ripe, round, velevt, long finish. armas of red fruit, earh, mineral. great mid palatt of red and black fruit, finish of cocoa and mineral. i love this. (3995 views) | | | Tasted by cs123 on 3/13/2007 & rated 86 points: Aromas of strawberries, sweet cherries, alcohol coming through a bit. Similar on palate, with wood and some spice; good finish with drying tannins. This seems to gain complexity in the glass. Very good, 6/10. (5243 views) | | | Tasted by sjt on 12/29/2006: I enjoyed this one. I like Gigondas' wine. Nice fruit, tobacco, chocolate, balanced, firm but not overdone tanin. (4639 views) | | | Tasted by paulst on 8/10/2006 & rated 90 points: Spicy fruit with pepper long finish. (4843 views) | | | Tasted by trankin on 6/30/2006: No notes, but I was a bit disappointed with this wine. A bit unbalanced, a touch hot, just not quite holding together. (5016 views) | | | Tasted by wineismylife on 4/16/2006 & rated 86 points: WIML86, PURPLE87-88, NOWA, WS84
Tasted April 16, 2006 at home on Easter Sunday evening as part of the WinoDepot Tasting With Friends event for April 2006. Splash decanted about 45 minutes before serving in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Garnet color with a slightly brownish twinge towards the edges, clear hue throughout otherwise. Nose of black cherries, black berries, black currants, leather, mint and dried herbs. Tight on the palate giving way to a little red licorice, earth and red cherries. Good tannins, light acidity with the alcohol a little on the high side. Paid $29.99 locally at retail. Value is unacceptable at that price. (5300 views) | | | Tasted by babnik on 4/6/2006 & rated 83 points: Medium ruby color, very grapey and primary. Good, fun drink during the first hour, but fades to be overpowered by alcohol and some mid-palate bitterness. At $25 retail, this wine is not a good value. Tasted as part of the April 2006 Winodepot Tasting With Friends. (5567 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 4/2/2006: Spice and firm tannins; young but good promise. Several steps up from the C du R (430 views) | | | Tasted by snekse on 3/6/2006 & rated 77 points: A earthy/woody nose bordering between barnyard and cedar. Subtle notes of tobacco. Tastes lightly of cherry, plum and cassis. Improved greatly the next day, but still just average. (5690 views) | | | Tasted by SGates on 12/18/2005 & rated 87 points: Drank with another Gigondas (Saint Cosme) at Preston's. This had more of a Granache profile. Lighter color, more of a tart cherry flavor. Nice acidic finish. Not as complex or spicy though. (5699 views) | | | Tasted by Forrest on 12/3/2005 & rated 75 points: Dreadful. Urine-soaked straw, barnyard tastes. Half the bottle went down the drain. (5341 views) | | | Tasted by dougsmith on 5/14/2005 & rated 87 points: Clear ruby color. On the nose mostly candied red cherries with a bit of barnyard. The palate showed relatively strong acidity balancing the sweet red fruit, with a bit of dry thyme. After an hour or so open, tannins became more evident. Light to medium bodied. (5600 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.Red Rhone Blend Read about the different grapes used to produce red and white Rhone wines
On CellarTracker, Red Rhone Blend is the term for a wine consisting of two or more of the traditional 13 Southern Rhone grape varieties. Typically it's the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre or Cinsault grapes, but can also contain the Muscardin, Counoise, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Picardan or Vaccarese grapes.
A 'food' wine. Lacking pretension and intended for local consumption with local cuisine. Lacks the 'high' notes on a Bordeaux, more earthy and sharper so often a better partner to meat dishes with a sauce. 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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