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Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge 1998


Rhone Red Blends

from Cotes du Rhone, France - Rhone

red wine
International Wine Cellar 88 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 88 point rating
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ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2005
The Wine Advocate 2005 Cotes du Rhone Rouge 89 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2005 Cotes du Rhone Rouge 89 point rating
2004
International Wine Cellar 2004 Cotes du Rhone Rouge 89 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 2004 Cotes du Rhone Rouge 89 point rating
2003
The Wine Advocate 2003 Cotes du Rhone Rouge 88 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2003 Cotes du Rhone Rouge 88 point rating
2000
Wine Spectator 2000 Cotes du Rhone Rouge 88 point ratingWine Spectator 2000 Cotes du Rhone Rouge 88 point rating
The Wine Advocate 2000 Cotes du Rhone Rouge 88 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2000 Cotes du Rhone Rouge 88 point rating
1999
Wine Enthusiast 1999 Cotes du Rhone Rouge 88 point ratingWine Enthusiast 1999 Cotes du Rhone Rouge 88 point rating
The Wine Advocate 1999 Cotes du Rhone Rouge 87 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 1999 Cotes du Rhone Rouge 87 point rating
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TASTING CHART
 dry or sweet   bone dry  Sweetness  dessert 
 body   light body  Body  very full body 
 acidity   soft, gentle  Acidity  very crisp 
 tannin   none  Tannin  heavy tannins 
 oak   none  Oak  heavy oak 

winemaker's notes:

Unlike most producers in the appellation Guigal ages his Cote du Rhone rouge for a full two years before release. This expensive process results in a wine of unusual aromatic complexity, with a substantial and generous palate. Consistent from vintage to vintage, and deceptively age-worthy in the riper years.

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Marcel Guigal has created an empire of fine wine in his fortunate lifetime in the Rhone Valley. By always striving to craft a delicious wine at a affordable price he has made a name for this once overlooked appellation and his winery synonomous with it. 1998 was a ripely favored year in the Rhone with good crop levels and healthy balanced fruit. The 1998 Cotes du Rhone is juicy with stone fruit flavors and inviting aromas of blackberry, carob and wild herbs. While there is enough structure to allow it to age for another 2-4 years it is very drinkable now. Enjoy with a simple stew or sautee of potatoes, thyme, onions, garlic, black olives and lamb. Chart as of December 2000




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