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 Vintage2009 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 2010 and 2013 (based on 13 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 87.2 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 103 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by SeattlePaul on 8/20/2019: Elegant, delicious (1382 views)
 Tasted by G_Talbot on 4/25/2017 & rated 90 points: Very good.
Clear, pale, gold with legs.
Clean, medium intensity fully developed nose of peach, lemon, yogurt and almonds.
Dry, medium (+) acid, medium (+) alcohol (13.5%), medium (+) body, medium flavour intensity with lemon, peach, almonds, cream and an oily texture.
Very good, quite complex, perhaps over the hill and ruining what would have been an outstanding bottle 2-3 years ago.
Drink now, certainly not suitable for further aging and may already just be a bit too old.
Cork. (2904 views)
 Tasted by europat55 on 1/9/2015 & rated 82 points: Not very impressive tonight... (6430 views)
 Tasted by Champagneinhand on 6/4/2014 & rated 87 points: I love the honeyed florals of Guigal CdR blanc. Good and qpr every year. Honeysuckle and waxed tropical fruits in the mouth. God texture, medium acidity and easy on the mouth despite standard heavy alcohol on the Blanc CdR. No heat on the finish. Very enjoyable as per usual. (7889 views)
 Tasted by The Drunken Cyclist on 3/24/2014 & rated 89 points: The more I think about it, the more I kick myself in the pants for not getting more of this for $5. Decent fruit with surprising acidity, this rally did well with my fish tacos. Alas, this is the last bottle, but it was likely time for it to go. I doubt this gets any better, but it was Very (very) Good. thedrunkencyclist.com (7914 views)
 Tasted by adnielsen on 2/15/2014 & rated 75 points: Blind tasting ($14.99). Clear light pale yellow appearance. Aroma of pear cider, light to moderate booze, green apple, light lemon blossom, and a bit of tartness. The flavor is definitely somewhat buttery and the alcohol is kind of strong. Slightly tart and acidic. Slightly juicy. Semi-dry. Lots of apple and pear. Some floral notes. I'm not a big fan. (7029 views)
 Tasted by Ludi on 3/25/2013 & rated 86 points: Paglierino. Al naso note floreali (fiori di campo, ginestra), pera, mela golden. Bocca armonica, sapida, un pò carente di freschezza ma del tutto integra e lunga (7384 views)
 Tasted by Anthony Chinn on 3/23/2013 & rated 88 points: Solid white rhone. Appropriate table wine. A little licorice and faint apricot on the palate. Decent balance. Slight plastic notes. (4683 views)
 Tasted by dougie on 3/2/2013 & rated 88 points: Pleasant, clean wine. Developed some richness at very end of drinking. (3914 views)
 Tasted by enochling on 1/18/2013 & rated 81 points: Pale lemon colour. Muted nose of oaky and almond aroma, floral and fruity note is barely notable. On the palate, this wine is dry with medium acidity, offering tropical fruit, oak and spice.
This wine has passed its prime, with its fruity tunes fading, leaving only oaky and slight spice notes. It arouses kinds of emptiness of after drinking this wine. (3908 views)
 Tasted by Roadrunner7431 on 1/17/2013 & rated 88 points: Acid near gone good mineral notes (4082 views)
 Tasted by The Drunken Cyclist on 1/5/2013 & rated 88 points: The week of rather good deals continue--I picked up a case of these a few years ago from the PLCB for $5/bottle. Pineapple and melon, a bit soft on the midpalate, but a solid finish--what do you want for $5? I'd take this any day of the week. (2532 views)
 Tasted by Vertical on 11/16/2012 & rated 90 points: Popped and poured: honeydew white pepper on the nose. very nice waxy breadth on the pallet with white flowers delight. Overdelivered! (3038 views)
 Tasted by wade on 11/9/2012: Oh Em Gee!! I've finally found a wine that pairs perfectly with Skippy Creamy Peanut-butter! Seriously! (3077 views)
 Tasted by A&C on 11/7/2012 & rated 91 points: This was consumed over the course of four or five nights. It was delicious. Wonderfully balanced. (3051 views)
 Tasted by BDowdy on 11/2/2012 & rated 86 points: Agree, not much fruit left. However, a good and decent white. (2979 views)
 Tasted by Ludi on 10/15/2012 & rated 85 points: Paglierino con riflessi verdolini. Al naso bella mieralità, seguita da frutto (pesca bianca, pera, melone bianco), timo, fiori di campo. La bocca è equilibrata, gradevole, d media lunghezza. Finale lievemente ammandorlato (2943 views)
 Tasted by A&C on 10/3/2012 & rated 88 points: Not bad. Not great. An everyday quaff. (3156 views)
 Tasted by RandomCoil on 9/11/2012 & rated 86 points: Fruit is gone. Now it's just oak and spice. (2968 views)
 Tasted by AlexGarner on 8/25/2012 & rated 90 points: A light lemon nose with unripe pears and a crisp, spicy mineral palette with a fresh finish. (3116 views)
 Tasted by hcl-1 on 6/28/2012 & rated 87 points: Still good, no signs of age so far. (3597 views)
 Tasted by Rich.Herbs on 5/15/2012: Still a pleasure, but the acid was lacking tonight. Perhaps it's time to drink up the 2009. (4019 views)
 Tasted by Roadrunner7431 on 5/7/2012 & rated 88 points: well balanced neutral near end of useful life acid waning (4801 views)
 Tasted by Rich.Herbs on 3/31/2012 & rated 86 points: Very Good. Nice spicy fruit, with some minerality and a good acid balance, and a nice finish. This is a terrific value. Works well as a starter for a good meal. (4420 views)
 Tasted by hcl-1 on 3/30/2012 & rated 88 points: Very good, even without breathing this time. Really delicious fruit and minerality. (4428 views)
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By Sara d'Amato
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By Jeb Dunnuck
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (7/16/2010)
(E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc) Very light yellow color; citrus, grapefruit nose; citrus, mineral, tart peach palate; medium finish 90+ pts (good value for about $12)  90 points
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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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