Still tight, but this has a solid core of muscular fig paste, currant, tobacco, black olive and iron notes, followed by a long, well-structured finish. Shows the heat of the vintage, but isn't roasted. Best from 2008 through 2015. 12,000 cases made.
VTG GuigalCotesduRhone Red
A blend of 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache, the 2005 CotesduRhone is a real head turner. Full-bodied, with a deep ruby/purple color and sweet notes of berry fruit, a hint of road tar, and some pepper, the wine is dense, chewy, ripe, and a surprisingly big mouthful of ...
E. Guigal 2005 Cotes-Du-Rhone Rouge
WA 89pts. - According to the Wine Advocate: A blend of 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache, the 2005 CotesduRhone is a real head turner. Full-bodied, with a deep ruby/purple color and sweet notes of berry fruit, a hint of road tar, and some pepper, the wine is dense, ...
Saint Cosme 2006 CotesDuRhone Les Deux Albion
WA 90Pts - Tasting Notes - Perhaps his best achievement among the inexpensive wines is his 2006 CotesduRhone Les Deux Albions. This is a blend of 50% Syrah, 20% Grenache, and the rest Mourvedre and Carignan. Already in bottle, the wine exhibits a deep ruby/purple color and a ...
E. GuigalCotes-du-Rhone 2004 - CoteDuRhone France Rhone Valley
Rated 87 - A strong effort, the deeply-hued, seductive 2004 CotesduRhone (primarily Syrah with some Grenache included in the blend) displays loads of berry fruit, not a great deal of complexity, but beautiful texture, softness, and silkiness. Guigals master blends are always consistent and uniform despite different bottling ...
