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Château d'Ampuis
Côte-Rôtie, 1998

 

Northern Rhône Valley

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750ml Bottle

The extraordinary 1998 Cote Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis is more structured, powerful, and concentrated than the 1997. My ratings for the component parts ranged from a low of 90-92 for La Grande Plantee, to a high of 94-96 for La Pommiere and Pavillon Rouge. All revealed huge colours, earthy, smoky noses with bacon fat and black currants, and various degrees of tannin. This is unquestionably a vintage for patient connoisseurs as it requires cellaring. It is dense, chewy, and muscular. This wine will be at its finest between 2007-2020.  92-95/100 Robert Parker

Quick Facts
Winemaker (s)
Philippe Guigal
Domaine
Château d'Ampuis
Vintage
1998
Type
Red Wine
Grape (s)
95% Syrah
5 % Viognier
Country
France
Region
Rhône Valley
Appellation
Northern Rhône Valley
Farming Practice
Conventional
Alcohol
13.5%
Bottle Size
750ml Bottle
Closure Type
Natural Cork
Food Pairing
Red Meat
Imported directly
Yes
Winemaker

Producer's Profile

Philippe Guigal

Château d'Ampuis

Philippe Guigal was born in France not far from Ampuis, in Vienne, on January 23, 1975. At the early age of 6, he was inspired by his grandfather and father who worked together. Throughout his childhood he often joined them in the cellars and frequently traveled to visit the vineyards in the Rhone Valley. In 1992, he started his studies in organic chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Lyon and five years later he obtained his oenologist degree from the University of Burgundy.

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Château d'Ampuis

Just one league away from the ancient city of Vienne, the Château d'Ampuis was positioned in an exceptionally favourable spot; nestled between the Rhône and the ancient vineyards of the Côte-Rôtie.
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