Ratings: Robert Parker 93/100, Gault Millau 18/20, RVF 16/20, Bettane & Desseauve 15.5/20
A beautifully crafted 2003 Côte-Rôtie, featuring spicy aromas, notes of red berries, and delicate oak. A cuvée that reveals a lovely harmony between imperceptible acidity and tannins that give it good aging potential, yet softened by extended aging in oak. “Subtle, refined, and delicious. The wine on the palate is refined and supple, with lovely aromas of black fruit and licorice. It finishes fresh.” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2008 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
deep ruby-red color
Nose
spicy, with notes of red berries and delicate woody aromas
Palate
Round, well-integrated tannins; aromas of raspberries, blackberries, and vanilla; a beautiful balance between subtle acidity and tannins that lend the wine aging potential but are softened by extended aging in oak
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2025
Production
90,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur un gibier, une viande rouge, un daube de boeuf, un pigeon aux épices, un plateau de fromages...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2023 Guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
Marcel and Philippe Guigal jointly run the successful family business, which since 2017 has expanded significantly in the south, to Châteauneuf-du-Pape (77 hectares of estate-owned vineyards), supplemented in the spring of 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d’Aquéria. And, as always, the rich portfolio of vineyards in Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, and Hermitage. Wine lovers can enjoy some of the valley’s greatest vintages, not to mention the brilliant Côtes-du-Rhône in all three red, white, and rosé varieties, and Tavel, Philippe’s favorite wine.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
In addition to its “treasures” in Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Condrieu, the Guigal estate owns two beautiful plots in Saint-Joseph: the locality known as “Saint-Joseph,” which gave its name to the appellation, and the Vignes de l’Hospice, planted on a very steep granite hillside, already identified by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon and featuring a geological formation similar to that of the famous Bessards hill in Hermitage.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
5-Star Rated Estate (Outstanding Production)
About the estate:
An iconic figure of the Northern Rhône, Marcel Guigal is both a major wine merchant and a prominent winegrower. In the latter capacity, he cultivates famous vineyards in Côte Rôtie, such as La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne, not to mention La Doriane in Condrieu. A tireless worker with an insatiable intellectual curiosity, he succeeded his father, Etienne. Philippe Guigal, an oenologist and representative of the third generation, continues the family legacy alongside his father, maintaining this dual focus on estate-owned vineyards and wine trading. The winemaking for the northern appellations all takes place in Ampuis.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated ***** (Exceptional)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
The most iconic winery in the northern Rhône Valley needs no introduction. Under this umbrella, we bring together the wines from our own vineyards, which we thus distinguish from our wine merchant operations. This includes the famous Côte-Rôtie trio: La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne; the first two are brand names, while the last is a registered terroir. Added to these are the Château d’Ampuis cuvée and the Condrieu La Doriane. In addition to these star wines, there is the Vignes de l’Hospice cuvée, a Saint-Joseph situated on a magnificent terroir, as well as several large plots in Hermitage from which the Ex-Voto cuvée is produced. Marcel Guigal is strongly supported by his son Philippe, who seems to be gently shifting the style of the wines, with aging that strikes us as slightly less dominant. Needless to say, all these wines are built for long-term aging.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
4.1/5
based on 10 reviews
Review by Mr. PASCAL H. Published on April 19, 2014
A Côte-Rôtie that my wife and I love—excellent, full-bodied, and fruity—paired with a rib of beef in April 2012. It can be cellared for many more years.
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Review by Mr. JEAN FRANCOIS H. Published on 12/06/2024
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Review by Mr. HERVE C. Published on August 12, 2020
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Review by Mr. REGIS D. Published on March 6, 2020
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Review by Mr. PIERRE MARIE M. Posted on 02/22/2020
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Review by Ms. MARIE FRANCE B. Published on April 29, 2018
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Review by Mr. GILLES Z. Published on January 13, 2014
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Review by Mr. FRANCK L. Published on 12/02/2012
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Review by Mr. MATHIAS L. Published on October 23, 2012
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Review by Mr. JEAN STEPHANE D. Published on 10/19/2012
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