violeta, flowers, iron, hint of brett. licorice, graphite, dark fruits, vanilla, dark pepper, char, grilled meats. #côterôtie #syrah — 8 years ago
UB40's famous song--"RED RED WINE"--came to mind as I tasted this, to me, totally new producer, who makes classic #CôteRôtie with minimal amounts of sulphur. Such winemaking practices can often go sideways in the wrong hands, but this was delicious and, although still quite young in a #magnum, it was the perfect mate to our smokey roast Tuscan chicken--RED RED WINE MAKE ME FEEL SO FINE!!! #MarieetPierreBenetiere #Syrah #Cordeloux
— 9 years ago
Deep ruby hue with garnet rim variation. Stewed red and black fruit, blackberry, cassis, rhubarb, black cherries, leather, peat, smoked meat, wet earth, mushrooms, molasses, nutmeg, cardamom, bay leaf, and oak. Strong structure, soft tannins, and finesse. Medium-plus finish. Vintage 2012. ABV 13.5%. #côterôtie #bruneetblonde #guigal #guigalwine #syrah #viognier #rhône #rhônevalley #frenchwine #winemoments #winedown2019 — 5 years ago
Succulent red coming from decomposing "brune et blonde" schists terraces down in the Malleval, Ampuis district. Being subject to total destemming, cold maceration and microoxigenation -among other heresies-, this one seemed like a recipe for disaster. But the artistry of Gaillard and the impeccable terroir deliver a refined yet fleshy Côte-Rôtie. Don't expect a Guigal-style, 100+ points, behemoth. There's a definitive Burgundian influence here. #côterôtie #Syrah #rhone — 8 years ago
Very #côterôtie #coterotie in style if that makes sense fantastic #galicia #mencia #winesofspain crunchy smooth supple tannins and pepper clove and spice. — 5 years ago
A plusher and richer #côterôtie than I have tasted up until now. Could be the 2012 vintage was warmer than others? — 6 years ago
What a stunner. Drinking perfect right now at 20 years. Earthy and wild but the fruit still definitely pleasant. A real treat. #coterotieftw #côterôtie #animale #guigal #ampuis — 8 years ago
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Very good. Clean. Good price. #côterôtie #coterotie #syrah — 4 years ago