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Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde 2003

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2003

Avg. Rating: 91.0/100 (5 Reviews)
Winery: E. Guigal
Vintage: 2003
Varietal: Syrah
Country: France
Region: Rhône: Côte-Rôtie
Retail Price: $$$$ 59.99 USD
Created by: yasgurdj
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Wonderful dark color, blackberry & choc covered bing cherry bouquet, silky smooth tannins with med-long finish wich is quite elegant, tasting of choc covd cherries and blackberry. 93 pts

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Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde 2003
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon yasgurdj 93/100

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Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde 2003
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon onemore 93/100

Smells of cherry, black currant, smoked bacon, and a little spice.

Tastes like a big, weighty, complex-yet-balanced syrah with no artificial flavoring. Naturally sweet (no sugar added) cherries, blackberries, and something almost meaty that reminds me of the bits of ham my grandmother cooked in her green beans. There's also a bit of pepper and other spices that don't overwhelm. The flavors are round and flood my entire palate, working in perfect harmony--no off-balanced act here.

The finish is long and silky, with something right at the end that's floral or doughy. That finish caught me pleasantly off-guard after my very first sip.

This is among my favorite reds, and it easily bests every Australian shiraz I've had (that I haven't tasted 10+ years post-vintage).

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(about 1 year ago) buddy icon pjd8406 93/100
This is one of my favorite bottles. I really enjoy everything about this wine. Its a 96% Syrah and 4% Viogner blend. That touch of Viogner really helps make the wine special. The color is closer to ruby red. The wines aroma has a splendid mocha and espresso. There is also the bacon fat component expected in these wines. The flavors include raspberry and currant. The wine is soft, smooth & rich. It's really wonderful stuff.

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(about 1 year ago) buddy icon johnbluelabel 92/100
Wonderful bouquet, with a hint of strawberry, dark cherry and a touch of mint. Nice mouthfeel, lush, smooth on the palate. Dark cherry, black raspberry on the finish. A little bit of a meat component, like a smoked sausage. Nice, smooth tannins. Long finish. This is good stuff.

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(9 months ago) buddy icon sfmrclean 87/100
Vaynerchuk came out big for this one and I just don't taste what he's talking about. I thought it had a flat bitter cherry taste to it, with a sour dirt undertone - I threw away half of it. It may be just that this winemaker's sensibility doesn't agree with my palate, as I have had several poor to lackluster bottles from Guigal and don't plan on buying any others.

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