On Fri, 03 Oct 2003 16:48:40 -0400, Larry wrote:

Just bought a Cote de(du?) Rhone by E. Guigal. Someone suggested that
almost anything by Guigal would be a good one to try.

I think many would think it good(vague I know), but since I like
Aussie and California Cabs and Shirazes, it was not my "cup of tea".

Can anyone tell me why the back of the bottle does not have anything
in the way of a description of the wine other than" Product of France-
Rouge" I like to know if it's full bodied or has blackberry and plum
flavour or has a medium long finish and so on.

If you want more information on it try the Guigal website,
http://www.guigal.com/site/anglais/vins.html
"• Appearance :
Deep, bright, garnet-red colour.

• On the nose :
A fresh, crisp wine, small soft fruit and spices

• On the palate :
A full-bodied, elegant wine, with mellow tannins, warmth and aromatic
intensity.

• Main qualities :
A complete wine with lots of length on the palate. Elegance and finesse
due to well-balanced tannins and fruit."

Also gives the composition as 50% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre and 25% syrah.

Personally, I happened to have it for the first time at a dinner the other
day and would have to say that I agree with Mark that it struck me as okay
but not hugely exciting.

Ian