Guigal Hermitage blanc 2007-2009

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Tasted Monday, April 14, 2014 by kostaslonis with 243 views

Introduction

A small vertical tasting of this fine wine at the wine bar

Flight 1 (3 Notes)

  • 2007 E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc 89 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

    Clear, med gold color.
    The nose is clean, med/med+, oaky nose with ripe stone fruit, tropical fruit, tin pineapple and apricot syrup, hint of smoke, almond, chestnut, developing.
    The wine is dry, med+ to full body, med+ intensity, med acidity, med alcohol (13.50%), dense, ripe apricot and pineapple, bitter almond, chestnut and mango, tropical fruit in the med+ to long finish.
    Very good quality, premium price, drinking now but could hold

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  • 2009 E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc 91 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

    Clear med gold color.
    The nose is clean, med+ intensity, offering more complexity than 2007 & 2008, almond notes, a thin layer of oak, ripe pear, never ending presence in the glass, youthful.
    The wine is dry, med+ body and intensity, med acidity and alcohol (14%), ripe fruit, balanced, pineapple and pear, a few bitter refreshing notes in the med+ finish.
    Outstanding quality, premium price, drinking already but can hold

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  • 2008 E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc 88 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

    Clear, med gold color.
    The nose is clean, med intensity, honey, ripe pear, apple and blossom, developed.
    The wine is dry, med body and intensity, med acidity and alcohol (14%), thinner concentration than 2007, a few bitter hints, honey, tin pineapple, pear, med finish.
    Very good quality, premium price, drinking now but can hold

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