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1981 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde
Syrah
- France
- Rhône
- Northern Rhône
- Côte-Rôtie
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Community Tasting Notes 2
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paul195 wrote: 93 points
June 30, 2019 - Last bottle of a case bought in 1985. Still drinking quite well. Lots of structure, mature fruit, good balance, persistent finish.
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paul195 wrote: 93 points
January 29, 2015 - Northern vs Southern Rhones (Brooklyn Wine Exchange (BWe)): Similar appearance to the 1981 Hermitage, just slightly lighter color. The initial bouquet showed mature red fruit, spice and a touch of cedar. A generous palate of ripe cherries, pepper, smoke and cedar. The structure, balance and texture of this medium bodied 34 year old was excellent but just a half step behind the Hermitage in intensity. As with the 1981 Guigal Hermitage, this is from a case purchased in 1985.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1981
- Type Red
- Producer E. Guigal
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Brune et Blonde
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Northern Rhône
- Appellation Côte-Rôtie
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (18%)
- In Cellars 8 (47%)
- Consumed 6 (35%)
Food Pairing
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- AppellationCôte-Rôtie
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