The 2004 has really blossomed over the last few years

there is a welcome retention of primary juiciness

olive paste and exotic spices show outstanding clarity and lift

backward and firmly structured effort will need at least 6 to 8 years to add flesh and complexity and will likely require fully 15+ years to reveal its full potential

Aromas of dried herbs

Guigal, Cote Rotie Ampuis other_regions_italy The 2004 has really blossomedThe 2015 Cote Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis is remarkably dense and concentrated, packed with dark fruit and rich tannins. It's full bodied and supple on the mid palate, adding hints of vanilla, espresso and dried spices on the long, velvety finish. Give it another 3 4 years in the cellar, then drink it over the next two decades.