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Guigal 1991

Posted By Ronan on February 10, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1991
Colour: Red
Site: Cote Rotie La Landonne
Region: Rhone
Producer: Guigal
Date Tasted: 10-02-09
Score: 86

Nose tight and closed, black peppery fruit, somewhat one dimensional, not very complex but tight closed and youthful

Guigal 1982

Posted By Ronan on February 10, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1982
Colour: Red
Site: Cote Rotie La Landonne
Region: Rhone
Producer: Guigal
Date Tasted: 10-02-09
Score: 92

Nose little wet dog and bretty not very pleasant, horsehair, with air and 2 hours in decanter develops into aged mushroom and truffle character with black fruits and some spice, palate delicate with dried fruit plum and bramble confit, slightly mushy strawberry, delicate. Needs decanting and patience.

Guigal 1983

Posted By Ronan on November 10, 2008 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1983
Colour: Red
Site: Cote Rotie La Mouline
Region: Rhone
Producer: Guigal
Date Tasted: 10-11-08
Score: 93

Nose little tight, youthful still fresher oak more viognier lifts wood aroma, bramble and cassis with pepper and earthy full flavours, round and balanced, full long and complex.

Guigal 1989

Posted By Ronan on September 15, 2008 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1989
Colour: Red
Site: Cote Rotie La Turque
Region: Rhone
Producer: Guigal
Date Tasted: 15-09-08
Score: 90

Nose classic youthful syrah, cracked blackpepper and tar, elegant big and spicey just taking on gamey meaty, truffle and leather characters now, still very young.








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