E. Guigal
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Breaking News: “There have been reports of the death of 2007 CdP’s. It turns out they have been greatly exaggerated.”
Double decanted and enjoyed over the course of two days. Best on Day 2. The 2007 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with powerful notes of ripe dark bramble fruit, black pepper, leather, red flowers, stony earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium, mostly integrated tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long.
This was such a fun wine to drink for many reasons. First and foremost, the company was awesome. Second, I rarely drink Guigal’s CdP as there are other producers from the region that I tend to gravitate towards. And thirdly, I have largely avoided the 2007 vintage because they seemed to be fading fast after coming out of the gate with so much flash and gusto. And yet here we are, in 2024, drinking a “humble” (yet largely traditionally made) CdP from a large(r) negociant and with a lot of air, it’s showing its true quality! Call this exhibit 2007.c.D.p. of why it’s great to have an open mind and be willing to be a life long learner. A wine of surprise for sure. Drink now with extended air and through 2032.
Breaking News: “There have been reports of the death of 2007 CdP’s. It turns out they have been greatly exaggerated.”
Double decanted and enjoyed over the course of two days. Best on Day 2. The 2007 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with powerful notes of ripe dark bramble fruit, black pepper, leather, red flowers, stony earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium, mostly integrated tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long.
This was such a fun wine to drink for many reasons. First and foremost, the company was awesome. Second, I rarely drink Guigal’s CdP as there are other producers from the region that I tend to gravitate towards. And thirdly, I have largely avoided the 2007 vintage because they seemed to be fading fast after coming out of the gate with so much flash and gusto. And yet here we are, in 2024, drinking a “humble” (yet largely traditionally made) CdP from a large(r) negociant and with a lot of air, it’s showing its true quality! Call this exhibit 2007.c.D.p. of why it’s great to have an open mind and be willing to be a life long learner. A wine of surprise for sure. Drink now with extended air and through 2032.
Drinking just beautifully right now. A ripe core of fruit still shines through layers of cedar, herbs, potpourri, and some serious gamey-funk. Feeling very cohesive and complex tonight.
Drinking just beautifully right now. A ripe core of fruit still shines through layers of cedar, herbs, potpourri, and some serious gamey-funk. Feeling very cohesive and complex tonight.
7 people found it helpfulNov 29th, 2014
After I tried the 2004 vintage, I expected this to be as good.. but it was better. Needs a few moments to breath but I was sold with the 1st whiff of cherries that hit me when the cork was pulled out..
Loving it :)
After I tried the 2004 vintage, I expected this to be as good.. but it was better. Needs a few moments to breath but I was sold with the 1st whiff of cherries that hit me when the cork was pulled out..
Loving it :)
Wow- this wine over delivers for $40. Lots of rustic barnyard, with notes of black cherry, plum, leather,anise, smoke, sautéed mushroom, and lovely acid to balance out the earthiness. The tannins are present but not too overwhelming. The alcohol is a bit higher than I would expect but didn't really detract from the wine. It was a PERFECT pairing with grilled tack of lamb.
Wow- this wine over delivers for $40. Lots of rustic barnyard, with notes of black cherry, plum, leather,anise, smoke, sautéed mushroom, and lovely acid to balance out the earthiness. The tannins are present but not too overwhelming. The alcohol is a bit higher than I would expect but didn't really detract from the wine. It was a PERFECT pairing with grilled tack of lamb.
1 person found it helpfulMar 28th, 2016
Spice, incense, wild fruit, crushed rock, tomato stem earthiness and nice acid.
Spice, incense, wild fruit, crushed rock, tomato stem earthiness and nice acid.
Oct 6th, 2016
Opaque very dark ruby. Violets and dried herbs in the nose. Heat in the mouth. Ripe blackberries with med finish.
Opaque very dark ruby. Violets and dried herbs in the nose. Heat in the mouth. Ripe blackberries with med finish.
Dec 11th, 2015
Aromas of the inside of an empty nice used red wine barrel. Hints of nail polish are slightly distracting but hard to notice. Gritty tannins that fill the mouth and linger for 15 plus seconds. This wine was nice but past it's prime. Probably peaked two years ago.
Aromas of the inside of an empty nice used red wine barrel. Hints of nail polish are slightly distracting but hard to notice. Gritty tannins that fill the mouth and linger for 15 plus seconds. This wine was nice but past it's prime. Probably peaked two years ago.
Sep 2nd, 2015
2007. Absolutely beautiful, classic Chateauneuf. Deep and dusty. Drinking great now.
2007. Absolutely beautiful, classic Chateauneuf. Deep and dusty. Drinking great now.
Mar 31st, 2015