Hiking and Wine between Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu
This guided hike plunges you into the heart of the prestigious vineyards of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu, on trails rarely used by visitors. It is distinguished by the perf...
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, smoked bacon, violet, freshly ground pepper, cedar
Palate: ripe blackberry, smoked spice, licorice, firm tannins, long earthy finish
An assemblage from seven prized Cote-Rotie lieux-dits, Chateau d'Ampuis offers an accessible entry point into Guigal's single-vineyard philosophy with genuine complexity.
What it pairs with
- Grilled lamb with tapenade Smoky pepper notes and black olive tapenade mirror the wine's character.More wines for lamb →
- Beef daube Provencale Slow-braised beef amplifies the dark fruit and spice intensity.More wines for beef stew →
- Duck confit with lentils Earthy lentils and rich duck fat meet the wine's mineral backbone.More wines for duck and goose →
With cheese
How to serve Cote-Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb with tapenade, Beef daube Provencale, Duck confit with lentils. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
First produced in 1995 after Guigal acquired the historic Chateau d'Ampuis property. Blends fruit from seven prestigious lieux-dits to create a wine between the single-vineyard trilogy and the appellation blend.
- 1995First vintage of Chateau d'Ampuis following Guigal's acquisition of the historic chateau
Facts
- Producer
- E. Guigal · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Syrah (96%), Viognier (4%)
- Classification
- Cote-Rotie AOC
- Oak
- 36 months in new and used French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 80-130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Cote-Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis
What does Cote-Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, smoked bacon, violet, freshly ground pepper, cedar. On the palate, ripe blackberry, smoked spice, licorice, firm tannins, long earthy finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, peppery and mineral finish. An assemblage from seven prized Cote-Rotie lieux-dits, Chateau d'Ampuis offers an accessible entry point into Guigal's single-vineyard philosophy with genuine complexity.
When should I drink Cote-Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis?
Drink 8-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cote-Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis?
Grilled lamb with tapenade is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Beef daube Provencale and Duck confit with lentils. Smoky pepper notes and black olive tapenade mirror the wine's character.
What grapes are in Cote-Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis?
The blend is Syrah (96%), Viognier (4%). The wine is classified as Cote-Rotie AOC.
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