Cote Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis 2015

Guigal, Etienne

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Tasting Notes

A gorgeous core of steeped raspberry, boysenberry and fig fruit gives this a showy side. A lush structure flows underneath, while long echoes of warm ganache, black tea and espresso linger. The fruit keeps this in the suave and alluring camp overall, though there’s plenty of grip for cellaring.

Score: 97

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2022-2042 11 September 2019

Scheduled to be bottled just after this visit, the 2015 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis reveals a deep ruby/purple color as well as an extraordinary bouquet of smoked black fruits, caramelized blackcurrants, leady herbs, ground pepper, and earth. It's deep, rich, massively concentrated, and a powerhouse of a wine that’s going to need bottle age, but wow, what a wine!

Score: 96 - 98

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 20 December 2018

The 2015 Cote Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis finally approaches the lofty goals set for it by the Guigal family. It’s a bit toasty from the barrel but full-bodied, ripe and concentrated. Loaded with tannins and black raspberry fruit, it’s silky at the same time, leaving behind lingering traces of mocha and roasted meat on the long finish.

Score: 95 - 97

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2025-2045 29 December 2017