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 Vintage2005 Label 1 of 106 
TypeRed
ProducerE. Guigal (web)
VarietySyrah
DesignationChâteau d'Ampuis
Vineyardn/a
CountryFrance
RegionRhône
SubRegionNorthern Rhône
AppellationCôte-Rôtie
UPC Code(s)3536650141000

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2015 and 2030 (based on 39 user opinions)
Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Guigal Cote Rotie Chateau D`Ampuis on the Wine Market Journal.

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 92.4 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 130 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by crcarlson on 3/22/2024 & rated 91 points: Needs some air to open up, good balance of acid alcohol and tannins (190 views)
 Tasted by wsammons on 12/28/2023 & rated 92 points: This was in an interesting place - both bottles seemed to have a bit of seepage underneath the foil. May not have been stored well recently

This was still in a good spot but definitely needed some time to blow off the funk. Still have some of the characteristic Syrah notes of pepper, red fruits, but very limited finish. (737 views)
 Tasted by Brolawa on 12/14/2023: LE3. Drank at elevation (Block 3). Took a long time to open (over an hour) and had nice nose but tight finish. Tastes like it needs more time. (740 views)
 Tasted by Eantnay on 12/4/2023 & rated 92 points: Vertical w/2004. Decanted for 3 hours, served with lamb stew. Shy nose, medium purple color, with some bricking, a hint of black fruit, medium bodied, with a pleasant, soft, lingering finish. At or past its peak. Drink up.

2004 had the better nose; 2005 the better color, texture and finish. (831 views)
 Tasted by Lord of the Bottles on 12/1/2023 & rated 93 points: From memory this was at peak with forest undergrowth and smoke. (906 views)
 Tasted by Ernestas on 11/10/2023 & rated 93 points: It is always a joyful treat to return to an aged Ampuis. Made with a blend of 7% of Viognier, average of 50 year old vines, aged for 38 months in new oak. Deep garnet colour. Medium+ intensity aroma of smoky plums and cherries, cold cuts, earth, ground pepper, herbal hints. Medium+ body, concentrated, smooth and elegant structure, great complexity of smoky, meaty & earthy black fruit flavours, with time new layers emerge. Masculine & deep, high fine tannins promising at least another decade at peaking plateau. (821 views)
 Tasted by matt3taras on 8/12/2023 & rated 92 points: Full bodied, dry, lime like citrus, mineral, cherries, followed by unusual earthiness (906 views)
 Tasted by MWiking on 6/25/2023 & rated 93 points: På en väldigt fin plats just nu (1171 views)
 Tasted by Brolawa on 4/24/2023: L2. Drank at Pebble Lodge. Tasted similar to the St Joseph. (1337 views)
 Tasted by Topper on 3/10/2023 & rated 90 points: My last one, and I won't miss them. There's nothing wrong with this, but nothing that great about it either. I don't see how a producer that makes the La Las, can't do better with this wine. (1517 views)
 Tasted by melzar on 1/15/2023 & rated 93 points: Had with cassoulet on my son's, and his wife's 18th anniversary dinner. Very good, but still a little young for my taste. Suggest holding, if you have this wine, and your storage is good. Pales next to the '97 Guigal Ampuis that we also drank. (1640 views)
 Tasted by SparkyMI on 1/12/2023 & rated 92 points: Hard to believe at 17 years, that this is still a baby, but it is.
Huge structure dominates the still present fruit.
Wait until 2027 for the next one. (1421 views)
 Tasted by 560 B&W on 1/7/2023 & rated 93 points: Really lovely. 13% (1290 views)
 Tasted by Rieslingfan on 10/12/2022: Served blind as part of an informal tasting, this was decanted about three hours prior to service. It fooled everyone. All the guesses were for a Cabernet-based wine, with most guessing mid-2010s Bordeaux, and one person going Cal Cab. The tight, dark fruit and firm tannins seemed more like Cabernet, but there was an underlying richness, so I went 2014 Bordeaux from the Margaux region. Dead wrong! Turns out we had been fooled by the exact wine in the past by the host. I suspect he will try it again. (1808 views)
 Tasted by SonOfBarolo on 7/17/2022 & rated 93 points: Love this wine but would actually recommend waiting a few more years, the 2001 I tried recently had more complexity. (1752 views)
 Tasted by wsammons on 6/18/2022 & rated 93 points: Floral and red fruits - hint of pepper after a while; pop n pour with a sediment filter (1543 views)
 Tasted by Brent25 on 2/5/2022 & rated 88 points: Clear medium garnet; clean medium minus nose of wood, florality, meat and vanilla; dry; medium plus acidity; medium plus grippy tannins; medium plus alcohol; medium body; medium flavour intensity; palate is tarter and sour; medium finish; drink now; very muted and astringent - got a little better after about an hour decant, but still disappointing; bad bottle? (2131 views)
 Tasted by mflesh on 1/10/2022 & rated 93 points: Solid Guigal! Served as an acoustic 2003 Mondavi Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet, and was actually a pretty good yin and yang type pairing. Whereas the Mondavi was showing more of the black fruit aged characteristics, this was starting to show more of the red fruit with age. But, quite earthy and a bit nitrogenous. Poured with a tiny bit of bricking at the meniscus. The nose is rambly red fruits, mushroom funk, smoke and forest floor. Aging red fruit backbone. Toast. Au jus. The middle has a lot of barbecued potato chip quality about it. Finishes with quite a bit of chalky roasted cedar tannins. Not exactly the most elegant finish. This wine would have most certainly benefited if there was food present. The nearest food was probably a quarter mile away! This one has incredible structure, and I think it could go another 10 to 15 years without a doubt. Do I see it getting any better? That's debatable. Depends on what kind of fan you are of the savory funky wines as this one is definitely becoming. Five to 7 years ago, this one probably showed more of that lighter red fruit character Perhaps with a hint of funk. The funk is definitely taking over, so those that are fans of that particular style may even want to hold these longer than 15 years! (2337 views)
 Tasted by peter.mancell@mfg.com.au on 12/31/2021 & rated 93 points: Very pleasant indeed.
A little earthy at first but then softening on air.
Nice red and a little dark fruit, modest acidity still present. (1802 views)
 Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 12/11/2021 & rated 94 points: Day 1: Excellent with bacon, white pepper, raspberries, minerals and earth. Medium to long finish and equally as good as the last 2 bottles. 94 points
Day 2: Holding strong and this has plenty left in the tank. White pepper, earth, bacon, gravel and nice fruit profile. Medium plus finish and concentrated wine. 94 points
Recommendation: Drink now to 2030. (2030 views)
 Tasted by Brian of Mull on 10/21/2021 & rated 93 points: Opened for 1 hour. Color: Deep garnet, not much age showing on rim (just a hint of orange). On the nose: Pepper, cassis, plum and violets. On the palate: Cassis, violets, smoke and pepper. Finish is medium, mouthfeel is smooth and elegant. Getting better with air. Needs another few hours to properly open up. This is good. (2089 views)
 Tasted by la turque on 5/23/2021 & rated 90 points: Generally a well made wine but with a really annoying stewed fruit character. Disappointing. (2597 views)
 Tasted by peternelson on 5/5/2021 & rated 88 points: This was disappointing, good dark cloudy purple color, but faded nose, hardly got anything--muted, earthy. ample body, a bit tannic, somewhat rustic body. Not sure what happened to this bottle. Seattle w/K&N (2435 views)
 Tasted by Nanda on 1/14/2021 & rated 92 points: Double blind. Seemed very Northern Rhone to me with smoky black fruit with lots of cracked black pepper aromas. Nicely composed with big meaty fruits and balancing structure. Right in the middle of its peak window, with some upside as this gains more nuance. (3268 views)
 Tasted by Burgundy Al on 1/14/2021 & rated 91 points: Double blind, clearly French but (oops) I thought Bordeaux. Black cherry and plum with black pepper and roasted meat. Dense, rich and fresh, these are very enjoyable now, but clearly also with upside. (3665 views)
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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.

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.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 ###

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 MILLESIMES

Côte-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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