E. Guigal
E. Guigal 2000 La Doriane White (Condrieu)
- $60
Unlike so many Condrieus, this is a wine that needs to be aged. From a parcel of land in the south end of the Condrieu appellation, this vintage is currently dominated by new wood. But under that, there is elegant, spicy fruit with delicious flavors of ripe pears and peaches. Just a hint of acidity gives it structure and considerable potential for aging.
— R.V.
(6/1/2002)
E. Guigal 2007 White (Hermitage)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $55
Already showing well, Guigal’s 2007 white Hermitage displays hints of truffle and peach on the nose and in the mouth. This blend of 95% Marsanne and 5% Roussanne is full bodied and mouthcoating, with a long, citrusy finish. Drink this beauty now, or hold 10 or more years.
— J.C.
(10/1/2011)
E. Guigal 1998 Château d’Ampuis Red (Côte Rôtie)
- $90
This wine spends 38 months in new wood, and the question is whether the fruit can support it. Yes, but barely, since the spice, tannins and dryness all come from the wood, not the fruit. Maybe in 10 years’ time there will be a chance for black fruits and the perfumed flavors to come through.
— R.V.
(6/1/2002)
E. Guigal 2001 Brune et Blonde Syrah (Côte Rôtie)
- $60
Supple and easy to drink, this is as good an introduction to Cote-Rotie as any. Minerally and tinged with beef blood on the nose, then showing solid berry flavors accented by herbal notes on the palate. Develops meaty notes on the finish. With 25,000 cases produced, it's the Cote-Rotie consumers are most likely to find.
— W.E.
(2/1/2005)
E. Guigal 2003 Lieu-dit Saint-Joseph Syrah (Saint-Joseph)
- $38
From the place that gave the appellation its name, Guigal’s 2003 Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Saint-Joseph is an excellent wine. It’s dense, rich and chewy—almost fudge-like in weight and intensity, with chocolaty overtones—yet despite that it’s also intensely perfumed (think blackberries and peppery spice) and long on the finish. Drink now–2020.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
E. Guigal 2007 Vignes de l'Hospice Syrah (Saint-Joseph)
- $108
Guigal’s long-term aging in new barrels has left a sheen of oak on this wine, but the underlying material is excellent, with mocha and plum notes supporting cedar and vanilla. The finish is long and savory, with a distinct granitic edge to the flavors. Drink now–2020.
— J.C.
(10/1/2011)
E. Guigal 1998 White (Hermitage)
- $32
Having spent 18 months in wood, it is not surprising that this wine is dominated by wood even now. But what is even more impressive is the richness and power of this blockbuster white wine. For Guigal, 1998 is a year for white wines that age, and this will certainly mature for 10 years at least, probably 20.
— R.V.
(6/1/2002)
E. Guigal 2001 White (Hermitage)
- $45
This is a plump, soft, inviting wine. It opens with a bit of gently toasted oatmeal and citrus, then expands on the palate to reveal smoke and lemon custard flavors. Consume this over the next couple of years for its luscious forwardness, or cellar it, as it should fine in 2010 or so.
— W.E.
(2/1/2005)
Most Reviewed Designations
Most Reviewed Varietals
advertisement
What We're Tasting
2010 Mira Stanly Ranch
Winemaker Gustavo Gonzalez left Robert Mondavi to do his own thing, and…
Facebook Activity
advertisement
Twitter Activity