93 points,

Rhone Report, The, June 2011

Made from a blend of vineyards in Côte-Rôtie, the 2007 E. Guigal Château d'Ampuis is aged for just under 4 years in 100% new French oak. Possessing superb aromatics of smoked meats, bacon, and spice, with solid underlying blackberry styled fruit, the wine is medium bodied on the palate and very round and supple. Already complex and very approachable, with excellent balance, a silky, polished texture, and impressive length on the finish, this beautifully put together wine will continue to shine for 10-12 years.

93 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2011

The current release, the 2007 Cote Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis, is a complex, evolved, sexy effort revealing plenty of jammy black raspberry, bacon fat, licorice, new saddle leather and roasted herb characteristics. With sweet tannin, full body, a velvety texture, and an opulent, complex style, this beautifully balanced 2007 should age effortlessly for 10-15 years, but there is no reason to delay your gratification.

92 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, January 2011

Bright ruby. High-pitched aromas of raspberry, cherry and potpourri, with a note of spice cake that gains volume with air. Lively and focused on the palate, which offers sweet red fruit and floral pastille flavors as well as hints of cracked pepper and smoky herbs. Shows plenty of complexity now, with very good finishing clarity and spicy persistence. This wine displays the elegant, approachable character of the vintage.

95 points,

Wine Spectator, November 2011

Very dense, with espresso, maduro tobacco and a strong tarry edge leading the way for now, while a core of plum cake, hoisin sauce and steeped black currant broods in the background. The dense, ganache-filled finish demands cellaring. This is just a half step behind the La La bottlings now. Very impressive. Best from 2013 through 2024. -JM

About Winery

The Guigal Estate was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, a small ancient village in the heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation. The estate owns vineyards in Condrieu and the Côte-Rôtie, and is famous for such exceptional wines as La Doriane, La Mouline, La Turque, La Landonne, Château d'Ampuis among others.

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