Maybe even 92 points. Wow, I was really impressed with this wine. Especially for the value, the CdR level, and for a mass produced big exporter. Lots of character, a fair amount of acid for a Rhone white. Complex for a light dry white.
This bottle had been accessed by Coravin months earlier, which sometimes changes a wine (O2 leak) -- usually for the worse. Not sure if that had a factor why I liked this better than the professional reviewers and most CTers. But I will be buying more of this.
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This was a fine bottle and a great value wine from Garagiste (FYI, I am not employed by them). We drank this with spicy grilled shrimp and found it an excellent match. Any rough edges have long since disappeared which leaves a well integrated wine just waiting for consumption. Nice light straw color. Nose and flavors of white fruits and a bit of citrus that is typical of a white Rhone.
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Bit better than the previous bottle. Really can't be served too cold or it becomes slightly unpleasant. Very ripe, forward style of CdR blanc. Would drink up in the next 6-12 months.
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Really wanted to like this more with all of the hype from critics and Mr. JR. I mean for $10 one really shouldn't complain, but it just came off a bit heavy and disjointed. It did do much better at a warmer temperature. Have another bottle, so we'll see…
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Really nice wine at a bargain price. Seemed a bit sweeter than previous bottles. It did not match up well with slightly spicy Thai food. Otherwise a really nice Rhone white.
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Deep golden color, floral nose, roussane, Marsanne, viognier blend. As advertised, like a CDR White should be. Started a bit unctious, perhaps, but, after warming up a bit (don't over chill) really shined. Peach, a bit of oil, nice finish--chard like, just as the book said..
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The fruit is starting to fade, but still some life left in this one. Faint floral notes with zesty citrus oil. Pleasing mouthfeel - a very enjoyable wine for $10 from Garagiste. Paired well with broiled swordfish.
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Lemon rind, oranges, orange blossom, general floral notes on the nose. The palate is dense with a sort of distilled lemon quality. It’s not bad, but I find there to be sort of an acerbic note as it transitions to the finish.
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Much better than first bottle. There is more of a creamy citrus flavor profile and some complexity showing up. Seems like a great bargain considering how little we paid for it.
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Pretty nice - Viognier is not particularly pronounced, a little floral on the nose, medium bodied with peach and apple fruit, pretty dry with a nice ripe finish. Lacking a little interest, but tasty enough.
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Sunlight gold in the glass. Nose of honeysuckle, honey, orange blossom, lychee fruit, peach pit. All that on the palate as well with just enough roundness to have a mouthfeel of heft and yet just enough crispness to cleanse the palate. Nice now, but can hold well in the cellar for a bit. 13.5% alc. With brie, mole, aged gouda, ham relish. Recommended.
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P: Med body; RNDISH entry with NICE, almost swtish frt counterbalanced by a crisp acidity which is the face of the wine into & through the LONG, BALANCED finish with an enticing tangy/swtness. NICELY done for now & likely through '20. My VG+/EXC-, arguably the higher for QPR. 90 pts ea Jeb Dunnuck & Vinous (Raynolds), 89 WA, and 16/20 Jancis Robinson. [This vendor's $12.95 now puts it in the top 10% of wine-searcher's large field.]
Note: Also tasted on 8/25 & 9/29/2018
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This was much better than I expected. While not in any sense complex, it's very pleasant to drink with just the right balance of fruit and acid, and a nice change from more popular whites like chardonnay, pino grigio, etc. Dry but well-balanced with fruit.
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This bottle is quite different from other dozen that I drank before. Less fragrant, especially of Viognier, more bitter, unbalanced. 87-88/100. No more of this vintage, waiting for 2017.
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This is a delicious bottle of wine. Previous tasting notes detail straw color, essence of Voignier and other Rhone whites. Full body, full fruit, exactly appropriate acidity.
Such a simple thing a good Rhone white, but sadly hard to find. Here is everything you need in a rich, delicious, approachable, affordable white.
Bottoms UP!
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Clear light bright yellow. Nice medium intense nose of lemon, water chestnut, white flowers and talc. Tasty dry lemon and pear flavours and a nice elegant dry finish.
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By the glass at the AA lounge, JFK. Not a freshly opened bottle. Green fruits , Viognier feel, exotic touches , soft banana. Light bitter finish. Felt like a blend of Viognier with a spiny, firm Rhone White like marsanne. Light soft, sweet core. Good entry level wine and a good 86-87 Nice fresh feel here, good vibrant palate presence. 87
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Lots of flowers on the nose along with some almonds. Real disappointment in the mouth with low acidity and basically nothing else. A bit watery with unpleasant alcohol and a bitter tone.
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P: Med body; RNDISH entry with nice, almost swtish, apple-like frt counterbalanced by an acidity which controls the action into & through the quite LONG, tangy/swt finish with an almost lanolin-like mouthfeel that makes me think this is JUST hitting its stride. For now & into, poss through, '21. My VG+/EXC-, *ult* likely the higher. 90 pts ea Jeb Dunnuck & Vinous, 89 WA, and 16/20 Jancis Robinson. [This vendor's $12.95 puts it in the top 20% of wine-searcher's large field.]
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N: Slightly closed; Notes of grass (?) with minerals
P: Med body; Very RNDISH entry with NICE frt off-set by an acidity which morphs into a LONG, BALANCED, tangy/swt finish. For now & through '20. Classically done! My EXC-. 90 pts ea Jeb Dunnuck & Vinous, 89 WA, and 16/20 Jancis Robinson. [This vendor's $12.95 puts it in the top 20% of wine-searcher's large field.]
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Jujube E. Guigal Wine Dinner: 1st Course: Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2016, served with salad of peaches with ham and mint. 60% Viognier. Grassy nose mixed with yellow apples, hints of spicy pear and a lemongrass herbal note. Green apple palate, slightly sour with some honeyed notes and a waxy nuttiness. Not a lot of acidity; slight oxidation maybe? Paired well with the salad, complements the sweet and smoky flavors. Wine B+ / Pairing A-.
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A blend of 60% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 8 % Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc and 2% Grenache blanc, fermented and aged in stainless steel, 35 hl/ha, 700,000 bottles produced. Aromatically, this wine is clearly dominated by the Viognier in the blend (apricot, white peach, flowers, acacia), but the other grapes provide a lovely freshness and minerally energy, and I really like the definition and purity of the flavours, even if they are not as intense and rich as in the 2015.
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Popped and poured at fridge temp. A nice and innocuous white, quite lightweight. Somewhat apricotty, with a good dose of green apple, but lacking some depth. An easy wine to drink, but no special characteristics that stick out.
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NR. 60% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 8 % Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc, 2% Grenache blanc. Cutting back 5% on the Viognier compared to the 2015 vintage and that is noticeable. Viognier still very present in the nose, but less on the palate. More acidity there. I prefer the 2015 vintage.
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Blend of 6 varietals, mostly Viognier. As good as the previous vintages. Medium bodied. Nice, fragrant, fresh, sweet/bitter, floral, with good acidity. Again a very nice QPR wine, but the flavor diminishes quite fast.
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11/3/2022 - rogernn@aol.com wrote: 85 Points
Oxidized. Showing its age.
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5/26/2022 - Operaghost Likes this wine: 86 Points
Buttery delight with apricot and green pears. Works great with aged cheddar and sushi.
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6/25/2021 - Wine Gent Likes this wine: 89 Points
Always dependable. Buy again.
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3/5/2021 - wineoracle Likes this wine: 88 Points
Pale yellow, flowers and stone fruit with lively acidity. Great QPR.
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1/31/2021 - Rune Schwartz Likes this wine: 88 Points
Flowers, herbs and yellow stone fruits. Medium acid and body. Fresh style with good balance.
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1/24/2021 - Cadby wrote: 89 Points
Affordable & delicious, if light in spirit. Guigal Delivers!
+++ $7.50 Garagiste
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1/17/2021 - davidspieker wrote: 87 Points
Consistent notes from a month ago.
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1/3/2021 - Esteban wrote: 87 Points
Bof
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12/16/2020 - davidspieker wrote: 88 Points
Pale gold color. Muted peach flavors with good acidity. The fruit is fading.
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11/26/2020 - SWHighlander Likes this wine: 91 Points
Maybe even 92 points. Wow, I was really impressed with this wine. Especially for the value, the CdR level, and for a mass produced big exporter. Lots of character, a fair amount of acid for a Rhone white. Complex for a light dry white.
This bottle had been accessed by Coravin months earlier, which sometimes changes a wine (O2 leak) -- usually for the worse. Not sure if that had a factor why I liked this better than the professional reviewers and most CTers. But I will be buying more of this.
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10/14/2020 - Mr. Wine Delight wrote: 90 Points
Smooth, as Rhone wine always appears.
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10/7/2020 - jayw wrote:
Not as zesty and lively as the last bottle opened five months ago. Fading fruit and bitter note on finish, but still quite drinkable.
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8/21/2020 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 92 Points
This was a fine bottle and a great value wine from Garagiste (FYI, I am not employed by them). We drank this with spicy grilled shrimp and found it an excellent match. Any rough edges have long since disappeared which leaves a well integrated wine just waiting for consumption. Nice light straw color. Nose and flavors of white fruits and a bit of citrus that is typical of a white Rhone.
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8/16/2020 - Eslotnick.es@gmail.com Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pretty much as noted if first. Orleans. Nice QPR, a bit if a revelation. The blend does "masquerade" as a Burgundy. Quite something...
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8/12/2020 - Brian Glas Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tasted after 1 hour of air. Pale yellow color. Floral notes on the nose. Peach fruit. Medium plus acidity. Good balance. Nice finish.
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7/29/2020 - Nojomoschwa Likes this wine: 89 Points
Bit better than the previous bottle. Really can't be served too cold or it becomes slightly unpleasant. Very ripe, forward style of CdR blanc. Would drink up in the next 6-12 months.
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7/25/2020 - Brian Glas Likes this wine: 89 Points
Tasted on day 2. Pale yellow color. A hint of flowers on the nose. Round fruit. Medium acid. Good balance. Some persistence on the finish.
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7/23/2020 - Huntemw wrote:
Mistake
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7/21/2020 - J. Valk wrote:
I completely agree with JMCMCHI.
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7/15/2020 - jmcmchi wrote: 86 Points
Freshness has faded in last six months. Still appealing, but definitely in the downswing.
Drink within six months, max
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7/6/2020 - Nojomoschwa wrote: 88 Points
Really wanted to like this more with all of the hype from critics and Mr. JR. I mean for $10 one really shouldn't complain, but it just came off a bit heavy and disjointed. It did do much better at a warmer temperature. Have another bottle, so we'll see…
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6/24/2020 - Leomania Likes this wine: 90 Points
Apricot, pear, with floral notes. Nice acidity, just the right balance. A terrific wine, a bit better than the 2015 IMO.
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6/24/2020 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really nice wine at a bargain price. Seemed a bit sweeter than previous bottles. It did not match up well with slightly spicy Thai food. Otherwise a really nice Rhone white.
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5/29/2020 - Reindeer1 wrote:
Did not enjoy
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5/28/2020 - Eslotnick.es@gmail.com Likes this wine: 89 Points
Deep golden color, floral nose, roussane, Marsanne, viognier blend. As advertised, like a CDR White should be. Started a bit unctious, perhaps, but, after warming up a bit (don't over chill) really shined. Peach, a bit of oil, nice finish--chard like, just as the book said..
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5/27/2020 - jayw Likes this wine:
The fruit is starting to fade, but still some life left in this one. Faint floral notes with zesty citrus oil. Pleasing mouthfeel - a very enjoyable wine for $10 from Garagiste. Paired well with broiled swordfish.
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4/14/2020 - OaktownRush wrote: 87 Points
Lemon rind, oranges, orange blossom, general floral notes on the nose. The palate is dense with a sort of distilled lemon quality. It’s not bad, but I find there to be sort of an acerbic note as it transitions to the finish.
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4/9/2020 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 92 Points
This wine just keeps getting better the longer is sits in the wine cellar. Really showing some nice richness to go with the excellent fruit.
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3/30/2020 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 91 Points
Still an excellent tasting wine with no defects and exemplary purity. Fine bargain.
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3/26/2020 - timewithwine wrote:
Wow! With peanut soup. No real notes.
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3/6/2020 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 91 Points
Much better than first bottle. There is more of a creamy citrus flavor profile and some complexity showing up. Seems like a great bargain considering how little we paid for it.
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3/1/2020 - thebonnydooner wrote: 88 Points
Pretty nice - Viognier is not particularly pronounced, a little floral on the nose, medium bodied with peach and apple fruit, pretty dry with a nice ripe finish. Lacking a little interest, but tasty enough.
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1/24/2020 - timewithwine wrote:
Sunlight gold in the glass. Nose of honeysuckle, honey, orange blossom, lychee fruit, peach pit. All that on the palate as well with just enough roundness to have a mouthfeel of heft and yet just enough crispness to cleanse the palate. Nice now, but can hold well in the cellar for a bit. 13.5% alc. With brie, mole, aged gouda, ham relish. Recommended.
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1/24/2020 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 90 Points
Seems simple and one dimensional, but quite clean and tasty. Citrus and some melon flavors.
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12/14/2019 - jmcmchi Likes this wine: 87 Points
Viognier leads nose and palate with a light waxy feel
Dry honey on the back, freshness likely to fade soon, still a very competent and appealing blend
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9/9/2019 - kstoddard wrote: flawed
Corked
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6/1/2019 - srh Likes this wine:
Sat, 06/01/19, $2 Tasting (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): 60% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 8% Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc, & 2% Grenache blanc from vines averaging 25 yrs of age; Aged in s/s tanks
N: Minerals slightly atop an apple/lemon melange
P: Med body; RNDISH entry with NICE, almost swtish frt counterbalanced by a crisp acidity which is the face of the wine into & through the LONG, BALANCED finish with an enticing tangy/swtness. NICELY done for now & likely through '20. My VG+/EXC-, arguably the higher for QPR. 90 pts ea Jeb Dunnuck & Vinous (Raynolds), 89 WA, and 16/20 Jancis Robinson. [This vendor's $12.95 now puts it in the top 10% of wine-searcher's large field.]
Note: Also tasted on 8/25 & 9/29/2018
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5/17/2019 - Rune Schwartz wrote: 86 Points
Medium body and acid. yellow fruit
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5/9/2019 - Orlandus wrote: 90 Points
This was much better than I expected. While not in any sense complex, it's very pleasant to drink with just the right balance of fruit and acid, and a nice change from more popular whites like chardonnay, pino grigio, etc. Dry but well-balanced with fruit.
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5/9/2019 - OTTMJ wrote: 85 Points
Fine but nothing special.....no exciting tastes. A bit bland and forgettable. Wouldn’t buy again.
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3/5/2019 - fotomill wrote: 87 Points
This bottle is quite different from other dozen that I drank before. Less fragrant, especially of Viognier, more bitter, unbalanced. 87-88/100. No more of this vintage, waiting for 2017.
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1/23/2019 - JimTaft Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is a delicious bottle of wine. Previous tasting notes detail straw color, essence of Voignier and other Rhone whites. Full body, full fruit, exactly appropriate acidity.
Such a simple thing a good Rhone white, but sadly hard to find. Here is everything you need in a rich, delicious, approachable, affordable white.
Bottoms UP!
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1/10/2019 - David J Cooper wrote: 91 Points
Clear light bright yellow. Nice medium intense nose of lemon, water chestnut, white flowers and talc. Tasty dry lemon and pear flavours and a nice elegant dry finish.
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12/26/2018 - Papies wrote:
By the glass at the AA lounge, JFK. Not a freshly opened bottle.
Green fruits , Viognier feel, exotic touches , soft banana. Light bitter finish. Felt like a blend of Viognier with a spiny, firm Rhone White like marsanne. Light soft, sweet core. Good entry level wine and a good 86-87 Nice fresh feel here, good vibrant palate presence. 87
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12/16/2018 - fotomill Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good, elegant, fragrant, well balanced between bitterness/sweetness, fruitiness, and minerality.
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12/6/2018 - fotomill Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always good. 89~90/100.
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11/30/2018 - Mathy01 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Aroma: peach, mineral, honey and white pepper
Mouth: peach, citrus zeste and mineral
Dry, oily mouth feel with medium aftertaste, medium acid and good balans
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11/26/2018 - hoservin wrote: 88 Points
Peach, pear, gooseberry and lime notes. Ripe on the palate. Medium to long finish. A solid CdR blanc.
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11/5/2018 - JimTaft Likes this wine: 89 Points
Delicious!
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10/14/2018 - Kcornett Likes this wine: 88 Points
Interesting notes of citrus with a little artichoke ties to a slight oak.
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10/1/2018 - NickEnro wrote: 82 Points
Lots of flowers on the nose along with some almonds.
Real disappointment in the mouth with low acidity and basically nothing else. A bit watery with unpleasant alcohol and a bitter tone.
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9/29/2018 - srh Likes this wine:
Sat, 09/29/18, $2 Tasting (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): 60% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 8% Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc, & 2% Grenache blanc from vines averaging 25 yrs of age; Aged in s/s tanks
N: Closed; Minerals slightly atop flowers
P: Med body; RNDISH entry with nice, almost swtish, apple-like frt counterbalanced by an acidity which controls the action into & through the quite LONG, tangy/swt finish with an almost lanolin-like mouthfeel that makes me think this is JUST hitting its stride. For now & into, poss through, '21. My VG+/EXC-, *ult* likely the higher. 90 pts ea Jeb Dunnuck & Vinous, 89 WA, and 16/20 Jancis Robinson. [This vendor's $12.95 puts it in the top 20% of wine-searcher's large field.]
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9/7/2018 - fotomill Likes this wine: 89 Points
As always good. Just a little riper. Could be 90/100.
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9/3/2018 - chatters wrote:
2018 Guigal single vineyard cote rotie release dinner (Bel & Brio, Barangaroo): Pear and very waxy notes backed by a little woodiness. In the mouth it's pear again with waxy texture, wet, soft finishes with a little alcohol warmth, all travels long. Nice
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8/25/2018 - srh Likes this wine:
Sat, 08/25/18, $2 Tasting (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): 60% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 8% Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc, & 2% Grenache blanc from vines averaging 25 yrs of age; Aged in s/s tanks
N: Slightly closed; Notes of grass (?) with minerals
P: Med body; Very RNDISH entry with NICE frt off-set by an acidity which morphs into a LONG, BALANCED, tangy/swt finish. For now & through '20. Classically done! My EXC-. 90 pts ea Jeb Dunnuck & Vinous, 89 WA, and 16/20 Jancis Robinson. [This vendor's $12.95 puts it in the top 20% of wine-searcher's large field.]
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8/14/2018 - WineKnurd Likes this wine: 88 Points
Jujube E. Guigal Wine Dinner: 1st Course: Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2016, served with salad of peaches with ham and mint. 60% Viognier. Grassy nose mixed with yellow apples, hints of spicy pear and a lemongrass herbal note. Green apple palate, slightly sour with some honeyed notes and a waxy nuttiness. Not a lot of acidity; slight oxidation maybe? Paired well with the salad, complements the sweet and smoky flavors. Wine B+ / Pairing A-.
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8/6/2018 - Holadi Likes this wine: 91 Points
Easygoing. Goes well with appetizers, sausages and chicken skewers, and by itself. Balanced acidity. Would buy again.
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7/11/2018 - Alpton wrote: 90 Points
White peach, row pistachio, tarragon. Full bodied, unoaked beauty. Alchol feels a bit heavy, but the overall feeling is pleasant.
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5/31/2018 - Chenkl Likes this wine: 80 Points
輕巧的香氣，平衡的酸度和甜度，乾脆，不會生硬
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5/27/2018 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 88 Points
A blend of 60% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 8 % Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc and 2% Grenache blanc, fermented and aged in stainless steel, 35 hl/ha, 700,000 bottles produced. Aromatically, this wine is clearly dominated by the Viognier in the blend (apricot, white peach, flowers, acacia), but the other grapes provide a lovely freshness and minerally energy, and I really like the definition and purity of the flavours, even if they are not as intense and rich as in the 2015.
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5/23/2018 - vinhonotte Likes this wine: 90 Points
Grand Vin - Portfolio Tasting (The Ritz Carlton Millenia, Singapore): pale lemon; medium bodied, fair intensity; melon, orange blossom, cedar, grassy
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5/19/2018 - fotomill Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good as always
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5/2/2018 - fotomill Likes this wine: 89 Points
Medium bodied, good nose and palate of honey suckle, apple, lemon, stone fruits, grass. Viognier plays its role well. Always good QPR.
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4/20/2018 - NiklasW Likes this wine: 86 Points
Popped and poured at fridge temp. A nice and innocuous white, quite lightweight. Somewhat apricotty, with a good dose of green apple, but lacking some depth. An easy wine to drink, but no special characteristics that stick out.
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3/25/2018 - Cognacblanc Likes this wine: 90 Points
Peachy and fresh.
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3/18/2018 - fotomill Likes this wine: 89 Points
same
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3/10/2018 - fotomill Likes this wine: 89 Points
Great daily Rhone blanc again. Green apple, lemon, quince, flowers, stony peach, backed up with herbs/spices like Ajona tooth paste.
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2/27/2018 - fotomill Likes this wine: 90 Points
More balanced and fragrant than the previous bottle. Always great QPR.
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2/24/2018 - fotomill Likes this wine: 89 Points
Same as the previous bottles. Great if enjoyed within an hour.
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2/17/2018 - Anton_Wallin Likes this wine: 88 Points
Elegant notes of fresh green herbs, grilled lemon, ok acidity.
Great but simple wine. Easy to match with food
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1/26/2018 - J. Valk wrote:
NR. 60% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 8 % Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc, 2% Grenache blanc. Cutting back 5% on the Viognier compared to the 2015 vintage and that is noticeable. Viognier still very present in the nose, but less on the palate. More acidity there. I prefer the 2015 vintage.
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1/16/2018 - fotomill Likes this wine: 89 Points
Blend of 6 varietals, mostly Viognier. As good as the previous vintages. Medium bodied. Nice, fragrant, fresh, sweet/bitter, floral, with good acidity. Again a very nice QPR wine, but the flavor diminishes quite fast.
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