E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2005

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Winery:

E. Guigal

Varietal:

Syrah

Region:

France > Rhone Valley > Northern Rhône > Crozes-hermitage

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2015

UPC:

 

User Tags:  spices, aeration, herb, body - medium, pourly, smooth, soft cheese, goat milk, moderate, ruby 

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What to Expect

Syrah: One of the few grapes to really be a global success. Syrah combines a meaty core of ripe berry fruit with tones that range from herbal to peppery in a package that tends to be medium bodied with good acidity and softer tannins. With age the wines can gain lovely leathery and black olive notes that make them a great match for savory and gamy dishes.

Winemakers Notes

Everyone knows the famous icon wines of Guigal. His 'La La' wines (Landonne, Mouline and Turque) have secured more 100 point scores from Robert Parker than any other producer in the world. But fewer people are aware of the fantastic range of Cote du Rhone, Gigondas and Crozes-Hermitage reds and whites that he produces in much larger quantities, but with an equal attention to detail and quality. This Guigal Crozes-Hermitage includes the former vineyards of de Vallouit Estate from Larnage. The slopes and terraced vineyards insured a good concentration with strong colours and nice read more...tannins. The wines are mainly on steep slopes from the villages of Gervans, Mercurol, Larnage and Crozes-Hermitage. Robert Parker is a huge fan of Guigal wines. He rates the Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2005 90 points with the comment: "The finest of this trio is the 2005 Crozes-Hermitage. A dense ruby/purple hue is followed by aromas of new saddle leather, cassis, crushed black olives, and a hint of underbrush. Full-bodied, dense, and rich with sweet tannin as well as good acidity, it should drink nicely for a decade."    (hide)

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