2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Sedimentary, Limestone and granite soils, With many pebbles and alluvial deposits
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Production Details Average yield was 2.1 tons per acre. The wine underwent a traditional lengthy maceration in stainless steel with punchdowns twice daily for extraction, followed by 24–30 months in neutral oak.
Tasting Notes Deep, dark red; intensely aromatic black fruit and spices; full-bodied, ample and round, with smooth tannins, a long finish, elegance and finesse.
Critics Ratings 90
Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre
Drinking Window Jeb Dunnuck, February 2022: drink over the coming 4–5 years
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Sedimentary, Limestone and granite soils, With many pebbles and alluvial deposits
Harvest Dates Late September 2018
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Production Details Average yield was 2.1 tons per acre. The wine underwent a traditional lengthy maceration in stainless steel with punchdowns twice daily for extraction, followed by 24–30 months in neutral oak.
Tasting Notes Jeb Dunnuck, February 2022: medium-bodied, round and silky, with peppery herbs, violets, bouquet garni, and red and black fruit.
Critics Ratings 90
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Chateau d'Ampuis, 69420 Ampuis, France
Phone
+33 (0)4 74 56 10 22
Email
Owner
Guigal family
Cellarmaster
Philippe Guigal