Guigal, Cote Rotie Ampuis other_regions spicy wine without the depth

spicy wine without the depth of the splendid 2001

I would like to see a bit more of a velvet edge to the texture

There is interesting Chablis-like nuances of iodine and quinine present on the more citrusinflected nose of lemongrass and acacia blossom

Moderate wood influence sets off notably ripe liqueur-like aromas of cassis

Very ripe liqueur-like aromas of various black berries are nuanced by plenty of spice and floral elements

Guigal, Cote Rotie Ampuis other_regions spicy wine without the depthThe 2015 Cote Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis is remarkably dense and concentrated, packed with dark fruit and rich tannins. It's full bodied and supple on the mid palate, adding hints of vanilla, espresso and dried spices on the long, velvety finish. Give it another 3 4 years in the cellar, then drink it over the next two decades.