2010 E. Guigal, Cote Rotie, d’Ampuis 12x75cl

Vinous 94

Glass-staining ruby. Potent raspberry, floral pastille and Asian spice scents are complicated by suggestions of mocha, licorice and pipe tobacco. Silky and expansive on the palate, offering sweet red fruit liqueur and cherry-vanilla flavors lifted and sharpened by juicy acidity. Finishes broad, seamless and extremely long, with slow-building tannins adding shape and grip. This expressive wine drinks very well now but has the concentration and structure to age. [Josh Raynolds, 02/01/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2016-2036