Cote Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis Guigal 2022 (750ML)

95-97 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com: "The 2022 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis brings another level of classic character, showing black raspberries, spring flowers, game, and olive tapenade. A blend of 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier from a mix of lieux-dits and aging in new oak for 38 months, it's medium to full-bodied and pure, with beautiful balance and a seamless texture.This reference point estate continues to produce brilliant wines, yet subtle, not insignificant changes are underway. First, there's a new Côte Rôtie La La in the lineup, the Côte Rôtie La Reynarde, created in honor of Philippe and Eve's twin sons, Etienne and Charles. Sourced from a small parcel in the Fongeant lieu-dit planted in 2015, it is 100% Syrah, not destemmed, and vinified with punch-downs only, similar to La Turque. It will see the same 40+ months in new barrels as its siblings. While 2022 will be the first vintage released, I've been lucky enough to taste this cuvée since 2019, and stylistically it fits nicely between La Turque and La Landonne, unquestionably meriting its place alongside the other La Las." 05/25

94 Points, Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous: "Pronounced graphite dust, black cherry, whisper-thin wood smoke and fleshy tones introduces the 2022 Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis. Hints of coffee and black plum add more layers. Full-bodied, concentrated and refined, the 2022 is showing well at this early tasting moment, coasting toward ferrous persistence." 01/26