Opaque ruby. Powerful, mineral-accented black and blue fruit, olive and allspice aromas are energized by a suave floral overtone. Fleshy, juicy and broad in the mouth, offering concentrated black currant, cherry liqueur, fruitcake... Read More
Brambly wild berries, citrus zest, rose petals and crushed river rocks burst from the glass in this food-friendly, luscious '16 Rose. Full yet energetic, this wine whooshes across the palate, but it lingers with a satisfying... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: "You want to fall in love with this region and discover what Côte-Rôtie is all about – it begins here. Yes, it is best with additional aging, but it is absolutely intoxicating and... Read More
Saturated with cassis, plum paste and blackberry puree notes as well as prominent graphite, black licorice and sweet tobacco accents. Very focused and drives along slowly, with nice cut through the finish despite its heft. Best... Read More
The hallmark of Château d’Ampuis is an unbelievably seductive perfume full of sweet black fruits and spices, and an elegance despite the intense concentration of fruit (prunes, blackberry) and tannin. Château d’Ampuis defines... Read More
Founded in 1946 in the ancient village of Ampuis in the Cote-Rotie appellation, the Guigal estate has been around for a relatively short period of time, especially when you consider that the wines of the northern Rhone has been... Read More