Guigal Cote Rotie Chateau Ampuis 2003
The 2003 Château d’Ampuis from Domaine Etienne Guigal is a red wine from Côte-Rôtie in the Rhône Valley. This cuvée blends 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier. The Wine Advocate awards it 96/100 and recommends drinking it between 2014 and 2024. The publication describes a full-bodied and concentrated wine with notes of plum sauce, smoked duck, licorice, tar, vanilla, and violet, supported by freshness and a powerful finish.
Identité du vin
- Couleur
- Red
- Pays
- France
- Région
- Rhone
- Appellation
- Côte Rôtie
- Producteur / Domaine
- Domaine Etienne Guigal
- Cuvée
- Château d'Ampuis
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- 93% Syrah, 7% Viognier
Domaine Etienne Guigal
Maison E. Guigal is a family-run estate based in Ampuis, at the heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation, since 1946. Its estate comprises 75 hectares of vineyards in the northern Rhône, spread across Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage. The company also produces wines made from grapes and wines sourced from several appellations in the Rhône Valley.
- Owner
- Famille Guigal
- Maître de chais
- Philippe Guigal
- Surface (ha)
- 75.00 ha
- Production (average bottles per vintage)
- plus de 8 000 000 bouteilles/an
Histoire du domaine
Étienne Guigal founded Maison Guigal in Ampuis in 1946, having worked at Vidal-Fleury from 1924 onwards and played a part in the development of this Rhône-based estate. He produced wine from 67 vintages in Côte-Rôtie during his career. In 1961, his son Marcel Guigal took over the management of the business alongside his father, who had lost his sight. Bernadette Guigal joined the family business in 1973. The company acquired the Vidal-Fleury estates in the early 1980s, whilst maintaining their identity and commercial autonomy. In 1995, the family acquired Château d’Ampuis, on the banks of the Rhône. Philippe Guigal, who trained in oenology, officially joined the company in 1997 after having been involved in the technical aspects for several years. In 2001, the acquisition of the Jean-Louis Grippat and Vallouit estates expanded the family’s vineyards in the Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage appellations. The company established its own cooperage at Château d’Ampuis in 2003. Philippe Guigal is now managing director and head of winemaking, alongside Marcel Guigal, chairman of the family business.
Château d'Ampuis
This red Côte-Rôtie is crafted from a blend of seven exceptional estate terroirs, spread across Côte Blonde and Côte Brune. Maison Guigal classifies it within its "Les Trésors" range. It is distinguished by its tannic structure, elegance, black fruit aromas, and extended oak aging.
- Origin of the cuvée name
- The cuvée is named after Château d’Ampuis, a historic property acquired by the Guigal family in 1995 and which became the headquarters of the Maison.
- Cuvée creation year
- 1995
- Style of the cuvée
- A powerful, concentrated, and refined Côte-Rôtie, with a profile of black fruits, spices, and toasted notes, featuring a prominent tannic structure and significant aging potential.
- Position within the range
- A prestigious Côte-Rôtie classified by Guigal in the "Les Trésors" range.
Histoire de la cuvée
The first documented vintage is 1995, the year Château d’Ampuis was acquired by the Guigal family. The cuvée was created under the name of this historic property, which was subsequently restored and became the headquarters of Maison Guigal.
