2007 Guigal Cotes du Rhone

One of Guigal’s best efforts to date.
Opaque black dark red colour with deep dark red hue. The nose displays good intensity with lifted scents of black raspberry and dark cherry followed by some meaty leather like characters and a touch of spice. Possessing excellent weight, richness and generosity the palate is filled with black raspberry, dark cherry and spice flavours followed by a touch of liquorice and leather on the back palate. Soft supple texture with velvet like tannins and long aftertaste of dark cherry, spice and meaty earth like characters.
Drink over the next 4-5 years (2011-2016)
Alc 13.5% Other Reviews....
Guigal has made his finest Cotes du Rhone to date, all from purchased juice. He and his son told me they go through thousands of samples in order to come up with this cuvee, which is based on 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, and 10% Mourvedre, all aged in tank. A deep ruby/purple wine with lots of cassis, kirsch, pepper, and even an intriguing floral note, the wine is medium to full-bodied , silky smooth, and a truly delicious, hedonistic and intellectually satisfying wine that is a remarkable bargain. It should drink well for 2-4 years...
90 points
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate.