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Vintage | Wine 1999 |
Region | Rhône |
Appellation | Côte Rotie |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Domaine Guigal |
Country | France |
The Maison GUIGAL vinifies and ages in its cellars, in Ampuis, the northern appellations of the Rhône Valley which are Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage. The aging of the southern appellations Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Tavel and Côtes-du-Rhône is also assured in the Ampuis cellars.
The Hermitage 'Ex-Voto' is produced in the greatest vintages while the Saint-Joseph 'Lieu-Dit Saint-Joseph' in white and red and the famous Saint-Joseph red 'Vignes de l'Hospice' constitute references for this Appellation.
Among the jewels of the Domaine Guigal there are the inevitable Côte Rôtie "La Landonne", "La Turque" and "La Mouline". Known throughout the world, wine lovers of the Rhône are tearing themselves away. Some great vintages: 1978, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2005
Margaux
Champagne
CHÂTEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES 1999
Saint Julien
NICOLAS JOLY Clos de la Coulée de Serrant 1999
Savennières
Saint Estèphe
CHATEAU SOCIANDO MALLET Magnum 1999
Haut Medoc
CHÂTEAU HAUT BAGES LIBERAL 1999
Pauillac
Nuits Saint Georges
Saint Estèphe
(06-2003) The 1999 Cote Rotie La Turque reveals notes of toasty vanilla and espresso in addition to Asian spices, mocha, pepper, blackberries, creosote, and roasted meats. The exotic perfume is followed by a wine with phenomenal intensity, sweet, well-integrated tannin, huge body, and loads of concentrated fruit. It is a tour de force in winemaking. What is so remarkable about this cuvee is its tremendous layers of flavor, awesome texture, and perfect balance. This is an astonishing offering from one of the world’s greatest winemakers.
(07-2017)
(08-2003) Perfection in a glass. On the palate, it delivers an abundance of classy, ripe, rich fruit married to toasted oak, floral notes, wet earth, humus and truffle notes. Full-bodied, seductive, smooth and balanced, but needs time to show it all.