Intense dark fruit, darker than plum on the nose with some floral and a hint of black licorice candy. Just a wisp of smoke. Juicy and generous but also in balance in the mouth, the candy coming around without being too much. Quite a long finish. Great structure, very balanced. Much better three hours after decanting tonight.
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Blå og sorte bær, gammel eik, vinkjeller, sigar og sort pepper. Medium taninstruktur og særdeles syrefrisk. Servert til andebryst med fløtesaus som balanserte syren godt. Åpnet 11 måneder etter at den ble testet med coravin, ett glass. Merket ingen antydning til at det hadde forringet noe på kvaliteten. Denne er fortsatt veldig ung og neste flaske kan prøves om 3-5 år.
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Dark and red berries, some sweet, menthol impressions, good and fresh acidity. Beautiful and very juicy wine which will improve with 5+ years of ageing.
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Lamb chops with Italian roasted potatoes & Coté Rôtie.
2016 Chateau d'Ampuis 2016 Dark fruits, anise, savory notes, cooked meats & earth & some funk. Palate- dark berries, spice, pepper, meaty qualities with anise, medium minerality & acidity with some moderate oak in a full body with bigger tannins & a long finish. The wine has gotten bigger with air. Very nice & could benefit from some aging.
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Member contribution. This was one of the stars of the night for me which was perfect timing as I had just picked up some 18's blind. Coin flip between this and the 2013 Chave Hermitage that was open along side of it. Both showed very well but this wine is young and will continue to develop nicely.
Drink or hold.
94+
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Practically undrinkable with so much toast and vanilla with the fruit way in the background. I think this will be a much better wine in time but at this time I really think this should not be opened.
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2021 Guigal single vineyard cote rotie release dinner (Bel & Brio, Barangaroo): Initially wet cardboard but this blew off to show ripe and concentrated blackberry with a tiny little redcurrant note underpinning this, spicy, polished oak. Juicy, black hued fruit, polished persistent tannins, lasts forever supported by the dark fruits, long, very long, Young. Yum.
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Expressive nose of raspberries and strawberries. Good acidity, wild strawberries, peppery notes on the long ending. Excellent potential and already very enjoyable.
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4/7/2024 - 831900_ Likes this wine: 94 Points
Intense dark fruit, darker than plum on the nose with some floral and a hint of black licorice candy. Just a wisp of smoke. Juicy and generous but also in balance in the mouth, the candy coming around without being too much. Quite a long finish. Great structure, very balanced. Much better three hours after decanting tonight.
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3/24/2024 - Casa HeRo Likes this wine: 92 Points
Blå og sorte bær, gammel eik, vinkjeller, sigar og sort pepper. Medium taninstruktur og særdeles syrefrisk. Servert til andebryst med fløtesaus som balanserte syren godt. Åpnet 11 måneder etter at den ble testet med coravin, ett glass. Merket ingen antydning til at det hadde forringet noe på kvaliteten. Denne er fortsatt veldig ung og neste flaske kan prøves om 3-5 år.
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11/6/2023 - Zweder Likes this wine: 93 Points
Dark and red berries, some sweet, menthol impressions, good and fresh acidity. Beautiful and very juicy wine which will improve with 5+ years of ageing.
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10/8/2023 - Gas Station Wine Guy wrote: 93 Points
Lamb chops with Italian roasted potatoes & Coté Rôtie.
2016 Chateau d'Ampuis 2016
Dark fruits, anise, savory notes, cooked meats & earth & some funk.
Palate- dark berries, spice, pepper, meaty qualities with anise, medium minerality & acidity with some moderate oak in a full body with bigger tannins & a long finish. The wine has gotten bigger with air. Very nice & could benefit from some aging.
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3/4/2023 - MJP Hou TX Likes this wine: 94 Points
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Subject: Rhone
Member contribution. This was one of the stars of the night for me which was perfect timing as I had just picked up some 18's blind. Coin flip between this and the 2013 Chave Hermitage that was open along side of it. Both showed very well but this wine is young and will continue to develop nicely.
Drink or hold.
94+
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10/25/2022 - aquacongas Likes this wine: 93 Points
not blind
Dark berries, spicy, soft tannins, in a good drinking window. Refreshing acidity, not alcoholic. Smooth finish, for the next 5-7 years. 93
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9/10/2022 - apg23 wrote: 87 Points
Tasted at 5570. My wife liked it. I didn’t really find anything impressive. An average wine.
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12/14/2021 - Hanibal wrote: 89 Points
Practically undrinkable with so much toast and vanilla with the fruit way in the background. I think this will be a much better wine in time but at this time I really think this should not be opened.
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11/3/2021 - chatters wrote:
2021 Guigal single vineyard cote rotie release dinner (Bel & Brio, Barangaroo): Initially wet cardboard but this blew off to show ripe and concentrated blackberry with a tiny little redcurrant note underpinning this, spicy, polished oak. Juicy, black hued fruit, polished persistent tannins, lasts forever supported by the dark fruits, long, very long, Young. Yum.
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10/21/2021 - MC2 Wines wrote:
Wine Spectator 40th Anniversary; 10/21/2021-10/23/2021 (Marriott Marquis): A wine that continues to grow on me with time. It's drinking alright today but doesn't jump out of the glass.
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7/6/2021 - Condrieu82 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Expressive nose of raspberries and strawberries. Good acidity, wild strawberries, peppery notes on the long ending. Excellent potential and already very enjoyable.
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