Lot 63
E. GUIGAL CÔTE-RÔTIE CHÂTEAU D'AMPUIS 2005 (3) WA 96+
E. GUIGAL ERMITAGE EX VOTO 2005 (2) WA 98+
Lot 63 Details
E. GUIGAL CÔTE-RÔTIE CHÂTEAU D'AMPUIS 2005 (3)
Rhône.
u. 3 x 1 cm. 3 x scraped labels. 1 x scraped capsule.
More masculine, backwards and concentrated, the 2005 Cote Rotie Chateau d’Ampuis is a full-bodied, structured effort that’s just barely starting to show some secondary nuances. Giving up notions of violet, asphalt, graphite, crushed rock, bacon fat and dried rose petal, it has impeccable balance, notable concentration and a big finish. It should hit prime time in another 2 to 3 years, and evolve gracefully through 2025. August 2014 WA 96+
E. GUIGAL ERMITAGE EX VOTO 2005 (2)
Northern Rhône.
2 x scraped labels. 1 x scuffed capsule.
Made in the style of the 2010, the massive 2005 Hermitage Ex Voto offers searing minerality and crushed-rock nuances as well as tons of black raspberries, licorice, toasted spice and charcoal. Full-bodied, incredibly concentrated, with a wall of sweet tannin, this behemoth nevertheless stays nicely focused, pure and classic on the finish. Give it another 4-5 years and enjoy bottles over the following 30-40+ years. September 2015 WA 98+