2019 | E. Guigal Chateau d'Ampuis Cote Rotie | Rhone Cattleya Wines star anise and tar with

star anise and tar with a touch of wild thyme

Taut chalky and talc minerality kicks off on the first nose

nervy and fresh

shy but for the tannins you can readily sense in its aromatic heft

The 2019 finishes structured and long yet still lively

2019 | E. Guigal Chateau d'Ampuis Cote Rotie | Rhone Cattleya Wines star anise and tar withScheduled to be botted at the end of this October, the 2019 Cte Rtie Chateau D'Ampuis is another beautiful, layered, incredibly impressive wine. Ripe darker fruits, smoked meats, tapenade, and ground pepper all define the bouquet, and it's full bodied, with a wealth of baby fat, lots of tannins, and a great, great finish. It's certainly in line with past vintages and perhaps shows a touch more tannic structure than the 2018. 97 Pts Jeb Dunnuck