Guigal Gigondas Rouge 2003

Guigal Gigondas Rouge 2003

Guigal Estate, 0,75 l - 13.50%
10% Syrah, 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre

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Rhone Valley - France
Red green still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

2 hours

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Guigal Gigondas Rouge 2003
A frank attack, racy with soft tannic structure.

Colour

Purple.

Bouquet

Intense nose dominated by peach and apricot with liquorice and notes of undergrowth.

Flavour

Generous, powerful and full-bodied with a long elegant finish.

Pairing

Red meat, game and cheese.

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Guigal Gigondas Rouge 2003
Type Red green still
Classification AOC Gigondas Rouge
Year 2003
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 10% Syrah, 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre
Country France
Region Rhone Valley
Origin Ampuis (France)
Soil composition Ancient alluvia, red clay and gravel on the slopes.
Yield per hectare 34 hl/Ha
Vinification Traditional with lengthy maceration.
Ageing 2 years in oak foudres of which 50% is new oak.
Production year 200,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Red meat, game and cheese.

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Vintage

Robert Parker
88/100 
2003
xtraWine
90/100 
2003
Decanter
92/100 
2018
James Suckling
90/100 
2015
James Suckling
91/100 
2014
Decanter
90/100 
2011
Wine Spectator
91/100 
2011
Wine Spectator
91/100 
2007
Wine Spectator
90/100 
2004
Guigal Estate
From this winery:

The Guigal Estate was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, a small ancient village and cradle of the Côte-Rôtie appellation. It shelters a unique vineyard where the vines and the wines have been famous for 2,400 years. Arriving in 1924 at 14 ...

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