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Château d'Ampuis

E. Guigal

Côte Rôtie · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Syrah · Viognier
Country
France
Region
Côte Rôtie
Appellation
Côte Rôtie
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast lamb · smoked meats · game · strong cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201194 pts

    The essence of the appellation smokes out from the glass, offering hints of cracked pepper, bacon, clove and leather. It's reasonably full-bodied for Côte Rôtie, with feral, smoked-meat flavors, ample spice and plenty of the concentrated plummy fruit. Tannins are silky, making t…