Northern Rhone Dinner (2012/2005/1998 focus) (Chez Lagragne): I don't hear much about 1987 N. Rhone, but this was an exceptional wine in my top three tonight. At peak and so expressive yet still packs a punch. Makes a strong case for 35+ years of cellaring.
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(Mostly) 1998, 2005, 2012 Northern Rhône (Chicago, IL): I've loved the few 1987 Guigals I've had -- I think they really overperfomed for the vintage. This was a fully mature example of syrah, with expressive floral and herbal perfume on the nose. Mature secondary notes with modest autumnal notes here. Very much ready for enjoyment now, with limited further upside in my opinion.
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Enchanting old school aromas of meaty black fruit, smoke, dried game, pepper and dried florals. Fully mature with nice lift, energy and persistence. An elegant, complex and compelling bottle.
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January Rhônes (Chicago, IL): This almost felt a little thin after the 1992 Fonsalette Syrah, but obviously this isn't a small wine by any stretch of the imagination. A little dusty on the nose at first, but this does blossom into some lovely syrah perfume. None of the modern Guigal oakiness, either the oak treatments were different back then or the wine has somehow absorbed the oak. High in acid, which serves to give this extra freshness. In any case, this was a lithe, elegant version of syrah and certainly one of the better versions of the Guigal La-Las I've had.
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10/27/2023 - Nanda wrote: 96 Points
Northern Rhone Dinner (2012/2005/1998 focus) (Chez Lagragne): I don't hear much about 1987 N. Rhone, but this was an exceptional wine in my top three tonight. At peak and so expressive yet still packs a punch. Makes a strong case for 35+ years of cellaring.
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10/27/2023 - acyso wrote: 95 Points
(Mostly) 1998, 2005, 2012 Northern Rhône (Chicago, IL): I've loved the few 1987 Guigals I've had -- I think they really overperfomed for the vintage. This was a fully mature example of syrah, with expressive floral and herbal perfume on the nose. Mature secondary notes with modest autumnal notes here. Very much ready for enjoyment now, with limited further upside in my opinion.
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1/31/2022 - Nanda wrote: 94 Points
Enchanting old school aromas of meaty black fruit, smoke, dried game, pepper and dried florals. Fully mature with nice lift, energy and persistence. An elegant, complex and compelling bottle.
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1/31/2022 - acyso wrote: 93 Points
January Rhônes (Chicago, IL): This almost felt a little thin after the 1992 Fonsalette Syrah, but obviously this isn't a small wine by any stretch of the imagination. A little dusty on the nose at first, but this does blossom into some lovely syrah perfume. None of the modern Guigal oakiness, either the oak treatments were different back then or the wine has somehow absorbed the oak. High in acid, which serves to give this extra freshness. In any case, this was a lithe, elegant version of syrah and certainly one of the better versions of the Guigal La-Las I've had.
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9/19/2021 - europat55 Likes this wine: 96 Points
Nose: 96; Palate: 95
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