Guigal Chateau d'Ampuis 2005

The Chateau d'Ampuis is a stronghold that is situated next to it's own village.  The stronghold or castle has been used since the Roman times and is a beacon of light for the area. As is normal for castles built around that period the architecture is statesman like with cylindrical turrets on one end with large witches hat roofing to allow for the snow to slip off easily. The building is used today when celebration and prestige are in order.

Guigal Chateau d'Ampuis 2005

You have to love a big time wine in a big time glass as it brings with it a sense of occasion. This wine does so in a big old fashion like one of those macho wrestlers did in the early 90s. You know the one I mean. The one with big muscles but with a top that was just too small for him. Were you into that sort of thing back then? Well most probably yes but now you look back at yourself and are a little red cheeked about the whole thing. Now back to the wine. It is flush with roasted meat complexity and big ripe blackcurrant and polished leather aromas that translate perfectly on to the palate. There is also a little rust and red fruit action building on my palate which suggest that while this tastes new world, you can feel a bit of old world coming through.

Alcohol: 13%
Price: $250
Rated: 93
Drink: 2015 - 2030
Importer: Negociants Australia