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2018 E. Guigal, Cote Rotie, Chateau d'Ampuis
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Start Your Wine Collection with 2018 E. Guigal, Cote Rotie, Chateau d'Ampuis
Begin your portfolio with a prestigious wine that has a history of growth.- Enjoy fully managed, secure storage facilities with insurance coverage.
- Get expert advice on when to hold and when to sell.
Top VintageBehold! One of the finest vintages of this wine ever made.
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Family-OwnedFamily-owned wineries deliver a personal winemaking touch that corporations cannot
18.6% of All Producers of Fine Wine
Top 5A top 5 wine in the region
17.0% of All Fine Wine
100-Point WineHello, perfection. This wine earned a 100-point rating from critics.
6.9% of All Fine WineWhy We're Buying
"I was blown away by the 2018 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis, which is certainly in the same league as the famed La Las.” Those are the words of wine critic Jeb Dunnuck, an unofficial evangelist for E. Guigal Côte Rôtie Château d'Ampuis. Dunnuck isn’t alone, however. Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski had high praise for the syrah, too. In his review, he wrote, “It seems awfully easy to drink right now, yet I'm confident the underlying structure will be revealed in time.” The red wine hails from some of the most illustrious vines in E. Guigal’s holdings. The fruits come from seven single vineyards and experience the same treatment as the estate’s flagship wines. The result is a majestic reddish-purple elixir with captivating notes of cassis, wildflowers, cured meats, oak, and smoke. Hints of vanilla and espresso accent the juicy fruit core, while plush tannins lead to a sterling finish. Those willing to store this prized syrah will be well-rewarded for their patience. The Final Sip: Investors may be drawn to the easy-drinking nature of 2018 Château d'Ampuis, but their palate and bottom line will be rewarded with a little patience.
Critics Scores
James Suckling
The very deep, smoky and spicy nose pulls you into this very concentrated, focused and elegant Cote-Rotie, with delicate notes of coconut and pomegranate adding to the very complex picture. Very long, polished finish with delicate sweetness and underplayed power. Drink or hold.
Jeb Dunnuck
Lastly, the 2018 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis is going to flirt with perfection and is about as classic Côte Rôtie as they come. Lots of cassis, graphite, spring flowers, vanilla, and game notes all give way to a full-bodied Côte Rôtie that’s flawlessly balanced, has silky tannins, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. This will be another stunning vintage for this wine that readers can find for a fraction of the cost of the top La Las. It’s worth the money. 97-100
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Built along the lines of the 2015, the 2018 Cote Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis is full-bodied, rich, ripe and concentrated. It seems awfully easy to drink right now, yet I'm confident the underlying structure will be revealed in time. Vanilla and mocha notes accent huge fruit—a mix of blueberries and raspberries—finishing plush and long