- Robert Parker (RP) points 94
- Vinous points
E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie - Chateau d'Ampuis
Vintage
2019
Size
75 cl
Price
€141.60 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
Brooding and gently somber as usual, the 2019 Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis opens with aromas of chocolate, oak, pencil lead, gentian and dark berries. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and deep, it’s structured around a powerful mid-palate framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, mineral and saline finish. This is a classic.
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About this wine
Showing a bit of cedar and vanilla at this stage, Guigal's 2020 Cote Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis is a bit less impressive than other recent vintages. It still has plenty of cherry fruit, but this medium to full-bodied effort comes across as slightly simple and chunky. I expect it will smooth out and add layers during its élevage.
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Producer
E. Guigal
The Northern Rhône wine region exploded in popularity in the mid 80’s and it was really down to two people, Etienne Guigal and Robert Parker. Etienne took over the vineyard in 1946, but it was his promotional efforts of the…
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Region
Rhone
Wine has been produced in the Rhône Valley for over 500 years, with some of its vineyards being amongst the oldest in France. Syrah rules over the south with a mix of Mediterranean grapes, while in the north, the two stars are…
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Appellation
Côte Rôtie
Côte Rôtie is a small appellation in the Northern Rhône Valley of France, situated on steep terraced slopes along the right bank of the Rhône River near the town of Ampuis. The appellation covers approximately 320 hectares of…
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