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E.GUIGAL |
FRANCE, Rhone Valley |
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www.guigal.com
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Regarded by many as the Rhone's top winemaker. In the tiny village of Ampuis, below the famous slope of Cote Rotie, Marcel Guigal produces not only the world famous single vineyard wines but also an excellent range of very high quality red, white and rose wines representing the different styles of the Northern and Southern Rhone. Guigal's international renown comes from his firm belief in low yields, old vines and allowing the grapes and terroir their own freedom of expression with minimal intervention from the wine maker.
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Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2005 (RV) |
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A blend of 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache, the 2005 Cotes du Rhone is a real head turner. Full-bodied, with a deep ruby/purple color and sweet notes of berry fruit, a hint of road tar, and some pepper, the wine is dense, chewy, ripe, and a surprisingly big mouthful of juicy, velvety-textured wine to drink over the next 3-4 years.
-Rated 89 points: Robert Parker
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| Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2007 (RV) |
The beautiful 2007 Cotes du Rhone Blanc, a blend of 50% Viognier and the rest Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette, and Bourboulenc, is the finest he has yet produced. Amazing aromatics, fresh citrus fruits, and a hint of minerality are presented in a medium-bodied, delicious style that most consumers will love.
-Rated 90 points: Robert Parker
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| Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2005 (RV) |
A cold climate Syrah, the 2005 Crozes-Hermitage reveals a green note intermixed with red and black fruits, a touch of tar, and high acidity.
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| Gigondas Rouge 2005 (RV) |
Its deep ruby color is followed by aromas and flavors of minerals and peppery black currants, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, and noticeable, but sweet tannin.
-Rated 91-93 points: Robert Parker
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| Saint-Joseph Rouge 2004 (RV) |
The 2004 St.Joseph displays crisp acidity as well as red currant and stone pit-like fruits offered in a spicy, medium-bodied, easy-going style. It begs to be drunk over the next 4-5 years.
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| Chateauneuf du Pape 2004 (RV) |
The deep ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape offers expressive notes of kirsch liqueur, licorice, herbs, meats, and spice. This fleshy effort should drink nicely for 7-10 years.
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| Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde 2004 |
The 2004 Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde possesses classic notes of tapenade, bacon fat, sweet cherries, cassis, and hints of chocolate-infused raspberries. Spicy, medium-bodied, and elegant with a short finish, its high acid levels and superficial depth are reminiscent of a so-so Burgundy. Drink it over the next decade.
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| Cote Rotie Chateau Ampuis 2004/05 |
The wine has plenty of black currant notes with hints of coffee, tobacco smoke, tapenade, and spice box. Soft, fresh, and elegant in a medium-bodied, more Burgundy style than either the 2003 or 2005, this wine should drink nicely for 10-12 years.
-World's Greatest Shiraz (Vintage 2004) by Wine State Magazine (Sept/ Oct 2008)
-Rated 94-96 points by Robert Parker for Vintage 2005
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| Hermitage Rouge 2003 |
One of the finest cuvees of regular Hermitage Guigal has ever produced is the 2003 Hermitage. Copiously fruity with a blackberry/cassis liqueur note, huge, flowery, almost chocolatey richness with superb freshness, purity, and a stunning thickness and opulence, this is spectacular Hermitage that should drink well for 30+ years.
-Rated 94 points: Robert Parker
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| Hermitage Blanc 2004 (RV) |
The 2004 Hermitage Blanc exhibits notes of quince, rose water, crushed rocks, and spring flowers. It is a firm, full-bodied effort with a flinty fruit character, subtle oak in the background, and a full, intense finish. This wine should drink well for 10-15 years.
-Rated 91 points: Robert Parker
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| Condrieu 2006 (RV) |
Perhaps the finest basic cuvee Guigal has yet made, the 2006 Condrieu exhibits superb acacia flower, white peach, honeysuckle, and mineral characteristics in a medium to full-bodied, gorgeous style with zesty acidity in the background. - Robert Parker
-Rated 92 points: Robert Parker
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| Condrieu La Doriane 2007 |
Brilliant clear pale golden yellow. Notes of white flowers, apricot, white peaches. Intensely powerful and elegant aromas. Freshness, round, rich and full-bodied. Fully expressive of the terroir. Great finesse and freshness. Overall, a pleasant light acidity is well balanced with round fleshy fruitiness.
-Rated 95 points: Robert Parker
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| Condrieu La Luminiscence 2003 |
Only 230 cases were made. Beautiful dried peach, apricot and pear fruit flavors, with additional notes of quince, anise and minerals. Combines the sweet fruit character of a late-harvest wine with the structure and minerality of a dry wine to give a unique experience.
-Rated 93 points: Wine Spectator
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| Others available (in Fine Wine List): |
Cote Rotie La Mouline
Cote Rotie La Landonne
Cote Rotie La Turque
Hermitage Ex-Voto Rouge
Hermitage Ex-Voto Blanc
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