Community Tasting Notes 3

• smenzies wrote: 94 points

  July 8, 2023 - Decanted and drank immediately over 30 minutes. Wow..this is in amazing shape with a meaty (prosciutto) nose and lovely residual fruit on the palate. For 44 years of age this is remarkable. I would recommend to decant and consume immediately as it unsurprisingly started to decline at the 30min mark. Otherwise try pop and pour over a couple of hours.

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• noofie2 wrote: 86 points

  August 7, 2006 - This old Guigal has mellowed considerably and added complexity in its old age. It is smooth, soft and silky, and the color is now light to medium garnet tinged with a little brown and a touch of gold at the edges. The nose still has a hint of mushrooms and violets. The original more simple fruit and tannin flavors are mostly gone and have been replaced with more complex leaf, wood and green salad flavors. Probably 5 - 10 years past its prime, and on a slow decline, but still an interesting trip down memory lane.

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• RogerG wrote:

  February 10, 1984 - deep fruit; ripe, rich grapy/smoky

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1979
• Type Red
• Producer E. Guigal
• Varietal Red Rhone Blend
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Rhône
• SubRegion Southern Rhône
• Appellation Côtes du Rhône

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• Pending Delivery 1 (2%)
• In Cellars 20 (38%)
• Consumed 31 (60%)

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