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E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis 2018
E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis 2018

E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis 2018

Côte-Rôtie|Red wine
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4.5/5 (2 customers)

96/100

James Suckling

95+/100

Robert Parker

94/100

RVF

Syrah
silky
game
rarity
treasure

"A complex Côte Rôtie made from grapes grown on 7 different plots"

“Smoky, heather-scented, and complex, the 2018 Côte Rôtie Château d’Ampuis spent 38 months in new oak barrels, yet it still exudes notes of blackberries and blueberries, reflecting the wine’s great concentration. It is full-bodied and rich, yet silky and long, with notes of mocha and brown sugar on the finish. This is yet another fine vintage of this cuvée, which blends grapes from seven different plots (three on the Côte Blonde and four on the Côte Brune).” (Wine Advocate 2022). Delivery in a wooden crate is available for orders of 3 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

Château d'Ampuis

Vintage

2018

Designation

Côte-Rôtie

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

93% Syrah, 7% Viognier

Regions

Includes, among others, 7 exceptional terroirs: Le Clos "Côte Blonde," La Garde “Côte Blonde,” La Grande Plantée “Côte Blonde,” La Pommière “Côte Brune,” Le Pavillon Rouge “Côte Brune,” Le Moulin “Côte Brune,” and La Viria “Côte Brune”—vineyards first planted in the 16th century

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Closed stainless steel tanks, controlled alcoholic fermentation temperature, 4-week maceration period

Livestock Farming

38 months in new oak barrels

Eye

A deep, dark color with mauve highlights

Nose

Spices, dark fruits, and delicate woody aromas; the nose is dense, expressive, and intense

Palate

A tannic, full-bodied wine with aromas of prunes, blackberries, and vanilla; powerful, concentrated, and well-structured on the palate. This wine comes from a robust, tannic vintage shaped by a hot climate; the tannins are very firm but softened by extended aging in oak.

Serve

Decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour in advance for vintages less than 5 years old that need to be aerated

Drink before

2039

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with lamb navarin, pepper steak, beef stew, game, or a cheese platter

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (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 lead the successful family business, which since 2017 has expanded significantly in the south, to Châteauneuf-du-Pape (77 hectares of owned vineyards), supplemented in the spring of 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d’Aquéria. And, as always, the estate boasts a rich portfolio of vineyards in Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, and Hermitage. Wine enthusiasts can savor some of the valley’s greatest vintages, not to mention the brilliant Côtes-du-Rhône—in all three colors—and Tavel, Philippe’s favorite wine.
Hachette Wine Guide

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 “Saint-Joseph” vineyard, which gave its name to the appellation, and the Vignes de l’Hospice, planted on a very steep granite hillside—a site already identified by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon—with a geological formation similar to that of the famous Bessards hill in Hermitage.
Gault & Millau Wine Guide

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 representing the third generation, continues the family legacy alongside his father, maintaining this dual focus on estate winemaking and wine trading. Winemaking for the northern appellations takes place entirely in Ampuis.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2022 guide) 95+/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

Smoky, heather-scented, and complex, the 2018 Côte Rôtie Château d'Ampuis spent 38 months in new oak barrels, yet it still exudes notes of blackberries and blueberries, reflecting the wine’s great concentration. It is full-bodied and rich, yet silky and long, with notes of mocha and brown sugar on the finish. This is yet another fine vintage of this cuvée, which blends grapes from seven different plots (three on the Côte Blonde and four on the Côte Brune).

About the estate:

 
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting 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 trio from the “ Côte-Rôtie ”: 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 premier 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 practices that strike us as slightly less dominant. Needless to say, all these wines are built for long-term aging.
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

The deep, smoky, and spicy nose draws you into this highly concentrated and elegant Côte-Rôtie , with delicate notes of coconut and pomegranate that add to its complex profile. A very long, polished finish with delicate sweetness and underestimated power. Drink now or save for later.
Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated "Recommended"

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