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2005 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône |
| Vintage | 2005 |  Label 1 of 11   | |
| Type | Red | ||
| Producer | E. Guigal (web) | ||
| Variety | Red Rhone Blend | ||
| Designation | n/a | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | France | ||
| Region | Rhône | ||
| SubRegion | Southern Rhône | ||
| Appellation | Côtes du Rhône | ||
| UPC Code | 3536650501002 |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 86.4 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 154 notes) | |
| Tasted by sunalsorises on 2/9/2010 & rated 89 points: Smooth finish with no tannins. Good fruit. Good deal at $12. (64 views) | |
| Tasted by GraemeG on 2/8/2010: Lightly chewy, jubey-ripe mouthful of medium-bodied wine, mostly tannin-free but with some tartness of fruit giving it a little simple bite. In context, pretty OK, but nothing to make a rush for. (349 views) | |
| Tasted by Elfgren on 2/6/2010 & rated 86 points: (231 views) | |
| Tasted by fatherdamo on 2/5/2010: i really like this wine. it's not complex, but it is enjoyable. entry level yes, but a good glimpse of what might be on offer if you trade up. (442 views) | |
| Tasted by rebro on 2/3/2010 & rated 87 points: (455 views) | |
| Tasted by Texas Pete on 1/31/2010 & rated 87 points: Very good expression of the blend/region - for this price. (713 views) | |
| Tasted by DRGreenberg on 1/30/2010 & rated 84 points: (509 views) | |
| Tasted by mreinitz on 1/26/2010 & rated 84 points: Cherry and crushed rock but also a face full of funk that didn't blow off over time. Maybe a flawed bottle, but I don't think so. (802 views) | |
| Tasted by bachge on 1/16/2010 & rated 85 points: (862 views) | |
| Tasted by Elfgren on 1/15/2010 & rated 86 points: (830 views) | |
| Tasted by signotim on 1/12/2010 & rated 86 points: (968 views) | |
| Tasted by kar1024 on 1/11/2010 & rated 85 points: (985 views) | |
| Tasted by hkm520240 on 1/7/2010 & rated 86 points: A Red Rhone blend. My second bottle of Cote de Rhone E.Guigal, no surprise compare to '04, still thin on plate and long finish. I detected berry and earthiness on the nose. It is balance on palate, with nice berries and earthiness. Soft tannins and approachable. (1306 views) | |
| Tasted by tjib13 on 1/1/2010 & rated 84 points: Dark fruits on the nose. Smooth dark fruits and oak flavors. This wine also exhibits terrior on the nose and flavors. A good simple wine. (1352 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 12/31/2009 & rated 87 points: No formal notes. Good. (1340 views) | |
| Tasted by blair.nimmo on 12/28/2009 & rated 85 points: Smooth but not the best year (1391 views) | |
| Tasted by gout on 12/26/2009 & rated 80 points: Average " crowd pleaser " smooth CDR. Nothing much to it really, but not bad for the price. (1370 views) | |
| Tasted by flangerhanger on 12/25/2009 & rated 87 points: Standard low end, reliable Rhone wine. I like this wine because it showcases aspects of what a great Rhone varietal is made of: medium to full bodied herb, spice and berries. The 2005 is simple. Starts off earthy with distinctive mushroom, then moves into a light pepper beneath sweet raspberry with hints of violet. Guigal Cotes du Rhone is a nice, relatively cheap "go to" to avoid the pitfalls of similar Rhone wines that err on being too light, too watery and flavorless. (1335 views) | |
| Tasted by PDavisMarble on 12/22/2009 & rated 85 points: (1157 views) | |
| Tasted by stefetdorothy on 12/18/2009 & rated 83 points: really simple table red. no depth, not much on the nose, Given the competition and quality in this price range, I (strongly) recommend to skip this one... "Le savoir-faire de la maison Guigal"... mmmm, the 89pts from Parker remains a mystery. (1789 views) | |
| Tasted by GregGH on 12/16/2009 & rated 86 points: just average (1986 views) | |
| Tasted by Jameuz on 12/15/2009 & rated 88 points: Exactly what you'd expect from a Rhone red! Gave me enough depth for an awesome qpr play to pair with some steaks. (1938 views) | |
| Tasted by rralls on 12/15/2009 & rated 88 points: (1496 views) | |
| Tasted by ColinR on 12/13/2009 & rated 86 points: Deep ruby; blackberries, smoked meat, herbs; blackberry, medium body, good acidity, firm tannins, decent finish. Restrained fruit but somewhat lean with hard tannins. Definitely not the '03. (1871 views) | |
| Tasted by ikkaariainen on 12/9/2009 & rated 84 points: Second bottle enjoyed over last few days, drank with Kim at odd moments over the course of 2-3 days. Did improve on days 2-3, overall very similar impression - pleasant enough entry level little southern rhone blend, good QPR at this price point. Dark ruby, simple, one dimensional and straightforward without a lot of depth and complexity but also no off-tones, well made. Medium bodied, little aftertaste. Nose of red fruit and strawberry, primary flavors more austere with some terroir, granite, dark cherry and tar present. (2004 views) | |
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Soil type Varied soil, sediment, limestone, granite. Pebbles and Alluvia. Grape variety 55% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 8% Mourvèdre, 2% autres. Average age of vines 35 years. Winemaking Traditional winemakeing methods, temperature controlled fermentation. Long soaking on the skins. Maturation 1 ½ years in oak foudres. Average yield 41 Hl / hectare. Average annual production 3.300.000 bottles. Tasting * Eye : Deep and dark red. Shiny. * Nose : Fresh fruits with red berries and spices. * Palate : Full, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic wine. * Overall : Full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit. Serving temperature 16°C to 18°C. Ageing potential 8 years. Food and wine matching cold meats, meat, game bird and cheese Winemakers tip This classic wine offers top quality year in year out. About red wine On CellarTracker, Red Rhone Blend is the term for a wine consisting of two or more of the traditional 13 Southern Rhone grape varieties. Typically it's the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre or Cinsault grapes, but can also contain the Muscardin, Counoise, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Picardan or Vaccarese grapes. Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia) The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône) Southern Rhône Côtes du Rhône |
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