🏰 The 2007 vintage for E. Guigal Chateau d'Ampuis is noted for its approachable, rich, and sexy style. It was a tannic and muscular vintage, a result of a hot climate, with solid tannins beautifully rounded by 38 months of aging in new oak. The wine displays an elegant and approachable character overall. Expect a deep dark color with mauve tints. The nose is dense and intense, offering spices, black fruits, and delicate oak aromas. High-pitched notes of raspberry, cherry, and potpourri, with spice cake, also emerge. On the palate, it is tannic and racy, with flavors of prunes, blackberry, and vanilla. It presents a full-bodied, forward, and hedonistic style, with ripe black raspberry, cassis, toasted spice, dried violets, and cured meats. Layers of black raspberries are complemented by underlying minerality and a slight char. 【 Highly rated by critics, including 95 points from Wine Spectator and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 】. 🍴 This Côte-Rôtie pairs perfectly with braised beef, lamb, and a wide range of classic meaty dishes. 🥂 Ideal for a luxurious dinner, this wine is currently at its peak but possesses the structure to evolve gracefully for another decade.