Still quite tannic, firm and tannic, the vintage is certainly shining through here. It is manly saint-joseph with the focus on the tar and the black olives. To drink with meat, if drunk now - or wait for it. #tasting#Amalievej
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Still young, but approachable; the power of the vintage and the polishing treatment of Guigal shines through, the terroir is somewhat hidden here (in spite of the famous vineyard), but it is still en extremely well made, well balanced Syrah-wine from the northern Rhône with all the fixers in terms of olives, bacon, dark fruit, a roasted note et al. Easy to love, harder to remember. Decant. #preparing birthdaytastingdinners
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Deep, red with the beginning of an orange rim. Complex, on the savoury side but with a little scented lift. Excellent length in the palate and finish: moderate weight with distinct but not excessive astringency, with a refreshing end and finish. Lovely wine.
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12/17/2016 - beatles wrote: 90 Points
Still quite tannic, firm and tannic, the vintage is certainly shining through here. It is manly saint-joseph with the focus on the tar and the black olives. To drink with meat, if drunk now - or wait for it.
#tasting#Amalievej
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9/14/2015 - beatles wrote: 90 Points
Still young, but approachable; the power of the vintage and the polishing treatment of Guigal shines through, the terroir is somewhat hidden here (in spite of the famous vineyard), but it is still en extremely well made, well balanced Syrah-wine from the northern Rhône with all the fixers in terms of olives, bacon, dark fruit, a roasted note et al. Easy to love, harder to remember. Decant. #preparing birthdaytastingdinners
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10/27/2013 - Roland H wrote: 94 Points
Deep, red with the beginning of an orange rim. Complex, on the savoury side but with a little scented lift. Excellent length in the palate and finish: moderate weight with distinct but not excessive astringency, with a refreshing end and finish. Lovely wine.
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11/1/2012 - wpd wrote: 90 Points
Beautiful wine. Drink up.
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9/18/2011 - rottcodd wrote: 90 Points
Always a gem. Needed some time to open up.
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