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#392853 - 08-21-2022 14:05:00 TN: Two White QPR Champs....(short/boring)
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Tried these two on Fri:
1. E.Guigal AC: Cotes du Rhone Blanc (14.5%; Vintus Imprts/Pleasantville/NY; www.Guigal.com; 60% Viognier/15% Roussanne/10% Marsanne/8% Clairette/5% Bourboulenc/2% Grenache blanc) Ampuis 2018: Med.gold color; vety fragrant pear/Viog/quite floral/gardenias light chalky/perfumed talc quite spicy/cardamon bit complex beautiful nose; bit soft rather rich/lush/ripe very strong pear/Viog/floral/gardenias/pear blossoms slight chalky/perfumed talc bit complex rather ripe lovely flavor; very long/lingering soft rich/lush/ripe pear/pear blossom/floral/Viog/gardenias slight chalky/perfumed talc some complex finish; loads of rich/ripe Viog character w/o straying into DollyParton territory; should hold for another 2-5 yrs. $17.50 (KK)
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2. Weingut Carl Ehrhard Old School Riesling Feinherb Rheingauer Landwein (11.5%; 30 yr old Estate vnyds; SkopertaImprts/ClevelandHeights/OH) Carl Ehrhard/Rudesheim/Rhein 2020: Med.light gold color; strong floral/R/mango/pineapple slight valve oil/petrol slight pencilly lovely very aromatic nose; fairly tart/tangy/bit metallic slightly off-dry (0.2%-0.5% r.s.?) some rich/lush strong R/mango/pineapple light perfumed talc slight petrol lovely flavor; very long lush/ripe/rich strong floral/R/pineapple/mango slight perfumed talc lovely finish; quite a nice expression of Reinhessen R at a very good price; probably will benefit from 1-3 yrs yet. $20.00 (KK)
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More girpgrdle from TheBloodyPulpit:
1. It's been a few yrs since I've tried the Guigal CdR Blanc. The early ones were mostly Marsanne/Roussanne and nice for those type of grapes. Over the yrs, they have been upping the amount of Viog used, and it shows. Not a profound Viog, but great drinking at a very attractive price.
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#392856 - 08-22-2022 08:32:21 Re: TN: Two White QPR Champs....(short/boring) [Re: TomHill]
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Tom: I buy the Guigal when I see it and agree that it has changed...and for the better. Unfortunately around these parts you have to go to Total Wine to buy it. I hold my nose and do it.

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#392860 - 08-22-2022 21:16:51 Re: TN: Two White QPR Champs....(short/boring) [Re: James Cross]
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Much agree on both the past and current versions of the Guigal Cotes-du-Rhone Blanc. My champion QPR at the moment is its analog, the Jaboulet Cotes-du-Rhone Parallele 45 Blanc. It has not had the same consistency as the Guigal for me but the 2020 vintage punches well, well above its weight for 8$ at Costco. Its main component is grenache blanc but the viognier sings the lyrics in that band.
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#392861 - 08-23-2022 09:18:07 Thanks.. [Re: Marc-A. Meunier]
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Originally Posted By: Marc-A. Meunier
Much agree on both the past and current versions of the Guigal Cotes-du-Rhone Blanc. My champion QPR at the moment is its analog, the Jaboulet Cotes-du-Rhone Parallele 45 Blanc. It has not had the same consistency as the Guigal for me but the 2020 vintage punches well, well above its weight for 8$ at Costco. Its main component is grenache blanc but the viognier sings the lyrics in that band.


Thanks, Marc....I'll check out the Jaboulet.
You got a nice way w/ words!!
Tom

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#392863 - 08-24-2022 08:10:28 Re: Thanks.. [Re: TomHill]
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Thanks Tom, It is not quite pulpit level wink but I am glad you enjoyed it. Best, Marc-A.
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