May 2, 2024 - The first thing you notice is the oak. After a little while in a decanter, the blackberries come forward. In the glass, however, it is still quite modest. Dark berries, more of a cherry character, the vanilla is there but thankfully somewhat restrained. Spontaneously, the 2012 vintage is gradually approaching its drinking window. But, honestly, I'm not so keen on this style anymore.
April 19, 2024 - Vino de color granate oscuro. Aroma muy intenso, muy vivo, muy brillante, se encuentra regaliz, pimienta negra, vainilla, fruta roja de bosque etcétera. La boca es deliciosa, equilibrada, suave, sedosa, sin ninguna señal de oxidación, lo que implica que este vino tiene para 20 o 30 años más sin ningún problema y con un final muy largo.
Vino maravilloso
March 31, 2024 - Again too young. Cherries, vanilla, tobacco, violet, in a sweetish balance with violet and almost perfumed notes. I should again wait another three years or so for the next one.
November 11, 2023 - In an excellent place. Better than last bottle consumed 2½ years ago.
October 28, 2023 - really enjoyed it. best after 90 minutes in a fairly thin decanter.
October 26, 2023 - Once again much like the last 10 times ( Papies 92-93) from magnum. Decanted and served
There is little we can add vs the previous notes further to re-iterate this is the biggest value/quality arbitrage in wine that we know of. Properly made, elegant, big wine but with a balance and beauty of Cote Rotie. A wien we buy vinatge in vintage out and will never fail us. 93 again.
September 20, 2023 - Excellent vin. On reconnait bien ses caratéristiques du Rhone avec des saveurs de mure et de poivre. Belle matière sèche, long en bouche. L'âge lui a donné un coté un peu plus confis et des tanins plus polis. Clairement meilleur que les premières dégustations. Dans entre dans sa meilleure fenêtre après 10 ans. À boire probablement d'ici 2032.
February 13, 2023 - A really nice wine. Opened for two hours prior to dinner. The nose was dark fruit with a hint of spice. The palate was blackberry and blueberry, hints of tobacco and spices. The finish was perfect, long and smooth with a hint of smoke. I have one bottle left and will try to save it for a year or two.
January 16, 2023 - Beautiful nose, light color and lithe, very pretty palate too, overall very nice.
December 27, 2022 - A classic from Guigal!
Beautiful complex nose, smoky with ripe dark fruit and spices.
Well structured and supple on the palate, with integrated tannins, silky and vibrant long finish.
Most likely right in the middle of its drinking window.