2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Hermitage
Soil Clay, Granite and alluvial soils across the bessards, Greffieux, L’hermite and murets parcels
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Sites Bessards 30%; Greffieux 30%; L’Hermite 20%; Murets 20%
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats
Maceration 28 days
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Fruit was hand-harvested from vines stated to average 50–90 years old. Vinification lasted four weeks in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats with frequent pump-overs, followed by 42 months in new French oak; the wine was bottled without fining or filtration.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Hermitage
Soil Clay, Granite and alluvial soils across the bessards, Greffieux, L’hermite and murets parcels
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Sites Bessards 30%; Greffieux 30%; L’Hermite 20%; Murets 20%
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats
Maceration 28 days
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Fruit was hand-harvested from vines stated to average 50–90 years old. Vinification lasted four weeks in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats with frequent pump-overs, followed by 42 months in new French oak; bottling was without fining or filtration.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Hermitage
Soil Clay, Granite and alluvial soils across the bessards, Greffieux, L’hermite and murets parcels
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Sites Bessards 30%; Greffieux 30%; L’Hermite 20%; Murets 20%
Maceration 28 days
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The vines were stated to average 50–90 years old. The 100% Syrah underwent four weeks of maceration with pump-overs, followed by 40 months in new French oak; bottling was without fining or filtration. The sheet describes an unusually humid early summer and end-of-season rain that led to an earlier-than-usual harvest and lower yields.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate: leather, meat, spice, crushed stone and grilled plum; medium- to full-bodied with silky tannins, crisp acidity and a long finish
Critics Ratings 94
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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