E. Guigal
Côtes -du-Rhone Syrah
Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
This wine is inky dark in the glass. The nose sports aromas of blackberry, plum, and currant, with notes of sweet oak spice, white pepper, and a bit of anise. There is also a tarry sensation in the bouquet. The palate displays all the fruit you can handle, along with some of that oak. The tannic grip is fairly intense upon opening and should be left to breathe a bit before serving. It is a great pairing with any kind of fatty beef.
This wine is inky dark in the glass. The nose sports aromas of blackberry, plum, and currant, with notes of sweet oak spice, white pepper, and a bit of anise. There is also a tarry sensation in the bouquet. The palate displays all the fruit you can handle, along with some of that oak. The tannic grip is fairly intense upon opening and should be left to breathe a bit before serving. It is a great pairing with any kind of fatty beef.
Apr 2nd, 2025
Blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache & 10% Mourvèdre with fruit forward aromas of berries and spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with smoke and savory spice. Medium+ finish, racy tannins ending with earthy herbs. Great value, tasting well, consistent quality.
Blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache & 10% Mourvèdre with fruit forward aromas of berries and spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with smoke and savory spice. Medium+ finish, racy tannins ending with earthy herbs. Great value, tasting well, consistent quality.
Oct 21st, 2024A blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache & 10% Mourvèdre with fruit forward aromas of berries and spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with smoke and savory spice. Medium+ finish, racy tannins ending with earthy herbs. Great value, tasting well, consistent quality.
A blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache & 10% Mourvèdre with fruit forward aromas of berries and spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with smoke and savory spice. Medium+ finish, racy tannins ending with earthy herbs. Great value, tasting well, consistent quality.
Oct 3rd, 2024A blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache & 10% Mourvèdre with fruit forward aromas of berries and spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with smoke and savory spice. Medium+ finish, racy tannins ending with earthy herbs. Great value, tasting well, consistent quality.
A blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache & 10% Mourvèdre with fruit forward aromas of berries and spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with smoke and savory spice. Medium+ finish, racy tannins ending with earthy herbs. Great value, tasting well, consistent quality.
Sep 30th, 2024
Had the first of a dozen nearly 2 years ago (97 weeks ago) and that Delectable note and the description still stands. Now having the last of a dozen this must be the best midweek quaffer on the planet and an annual purchase for me. As I said then “quaffable and smashable”. Once I had a bottle I had cellared for 10 years which showed there was basically no change.
Had the first of a dozen nearly 2 years ago (97 weeks ago) and that Delectable note and the description still stands. Now having the last of a dozen this must be the best midweek quaffer on the planet and an annual purchase for me. As I said then “quaffable and smashable”. Once I had a bottle I had cellared for 10 years which showed there was basically no change.
May 9th, 2024
This is the first of several benchmark wines I will be trying over the next several months. Lots of pepper and spice. Well integrated tannins with a lingering finish. Lovely.
This is the first of several benchmark wines I will be trying over the next several months. Lots of pepper and spice. Well integrated tannins with a lingering finish. Lovely.
2 people found it helpfulAug 3rd, 2018
Clear deep garnet clean pronounced black fruit cherry and. vanilla.
Dry low acidity medium tannin medium body medium finish.
Plum blackberry cinnamon mushroom finish. Leather and fennel.
Nice. £7 good value.
Clear deep garnet clean pronounced black fruit cherry and. vanilla.
Dry low acidity medium tannin medium body medium finish.
Plum blackberry cinnamon mushroom finish. Leather and fennel.
Nice. £7 good value.
Cherry, Strawberry with a velvety finish.
Cherry, Strawberry with a velvety finish.
1 person found it helpfulMar 31st, 2016