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THE STORY
"In the cellars of the GUIGAL estate in Ampuis, the northern appellations of the Rhône Valley are produced and aged.
The methods of viticulture are practised with total respect for the environment. Natural methods of combating parasites and disease ensure that the grapes cultivated in the domaine's vineyards fully express the complexity of the greatest terroirs of Condrieu and the Côte-Rôtie.
Last but not least, the Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis is produced from ancient plots which are amongst some of the finest of the Domaine GUIGAL.
The Château d'Ampuis is an ancient 12th century fort which was then prettified and developed into a Renaissance Château in the 16th Century ; set amongst the vines and bordered by the king of rivers; the Rhône. This imposing Seat, today classified as an historical monument, was constructed by the powerful Maugiron family and has welcomed several French kings over the centuries. Lovingly restored by the Guigal family since 1995, this jewel of the Renaissance lives again amongst the vineyards of the Côte-Rôtie; its prestigious past and future assured.
Sometimes, in magical places, a dream can endow reality with great beauty."
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Guigal Ch D'ampuis Cote Rotie 2005
If the 2006 represents a 1991-ish feminine offering, the 2005 Cote Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis is a macho, masculine-styled effort. Dense, concentrated, and powerful, with gamy black currant, spice box, bacon fat, and herb notes, this chewy, tannic, enormously promising requires 3-4 years of cellaring, and should drink well over the following two decades or more.
Wine Advocate: (94-96)
Regular Price: $162.99Sale Price: $130.39
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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