Critics Ratings

Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1998
‘Bright ruby-red, darker than the Gigondas. Riper, more liqueur-like nose complicated by a peppery nuance. Very ripe and fat in the mouth but tightly wrapped and less showy today than the Gigondas. Best today on a tangy finish, which offers an unusual combination of sheer ripeness and grip.’ - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 90+/100 (Jan 2001)

'Delicious. Full-bodied yet quite racy, with black fruit singing along. Warm at mid-palate and plummy, showing blackberry, spice and mocha character and supple tannins. Tempting now.' - Wine Spectator (Dec 2000)

Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005
‘Deep red. Complex aromas of dried red berries, garrigue, Asian spices and rose. Spicy red fruit flavors are firmed by fine-grained tannins and complemented by notes of succulent herbs and smoky spices. Well-structured but not hard, finishing with very good clarity, sappiness and lingering florality.’ - Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 90/100 (Jan 2010)

'A dark, slightly chewy style, with braised beef, fig paste and currant notes laced with coffee and aged tobacco. There's a dash of roasted chestnut on the muscular finish. This is a solid, brawny version. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and others.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Jul 2009)

Provenance

Private Client