E. Guigal
Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie Syrah
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Yes, I want more! Magical after decanting for an hour
Yes, I want more! Magical after decanting for an hour
Oct 18th, 2017
Beautiful. Bad vintage? I can't seem to find that. Aromas of bacon fat, smoked ham, sweet wood, smoke, candied olive, cigar ash, coffee bean, licorice root, flowers, thyme. So savory. Palate is blackberry confit, peppercorn, leather, granite, tobacco. Lengthy finish. Firm backbone with super elegant posture. Sexy tannins, supple and refined, lovely acid profile.
Beautiful. Bad vintage? I can't seem to find that. Aromas of bacon fat, smoked ham, sweet wood, smoke, candied olive, cigar ash, coffee bean, licorice root, flowers, thyme. So savory. Palate is blackberry confit, peppercorn, leather, granite, tobacco. Lengthy finish. Firm backbone with super elegant posture. Sexy tannins, supple and refined, lovely acid profile.
Mar 19th, 2017
Really interesting, and continues to push my questioning of what people want when they talk about vintage quality. Other than 10, this was my favorite vintage.
Really interesting, and continues to push my questioning of what people want when they talk about vintage quality. Other than 10, this was my favorite vintage.
Feb 29th, 2016
Loved this. Decanted and even better the second day. This will age well. Finesse, coming together nicely.
Loved this. Decanted and even better the second day. This will age well. Finesse, coming together nicely.
Aug 20th, 2015
Layered nose of cherry, pipe tobacco, black pepper, and floral oil. Midweight and sexy in the mouth. Lingering finish.
Layered nose of cherry, pipe tobacco, black pepper, and floral oil. Midweight and sexy in the mouth. Lingering finish.
Mar 24th, 2015
In a fantastic spot. Dark red berries, game and black pepper. Wonderful acidity.
In a fantastic spot. Dark red berries, game and black pepper. Wonderful acidity.
Oct 11th, 2014Dreams of Sandalwood...lovely...
Dreams of Sandalwood...lovely...
Aug 29th, 2014
Not the best vintage, but this is a classy wine. Muted fruit but black pepper on the nose. Palette of black pepper and a nice finish, good acidic structure. The wine paired surprisingly well with buffalo wings! It improved over the course of a three hour decant and the last drop was the best. Drink now.
Not the best vintage, but this is a classy wine. Muted fruit but black pepper on the nose. Palette of black pepper and a nice finish, good acidic structure. The wine paired surprisingly well with buffalo wings! It improved over the course of a three hour decant and the last drop was the best. Drink now.
Aug 9th, 2016