Guigal, Cote Rotie Ampuis other_regions Moderate wood influence sets off

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

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

It's attractive

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

spice and underbrush side also came out nicely

Guigal, Cote Rotie Ampuis other_regions Moderate wood influence sets offThe 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.