2003 Guigal Hermitage RP--94 WS--93

Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Score: 93 Release Price: $95 Country: France Region: Northern Rh�ne Issue: Jun 30, 2007 Ripe and concentrated, this shows plum, currant and cherry fruit intertwined with spice, espresso and black licorice notes. Has a tarry, slightly raisined edge to the finish, but the structure and heady fruit take an encore, boding well for cellaring, though you may always wrestle with the tannins. Best from 2008 through 2017. 3,000 cases made.--JM

Robert Parker: 94 Points
Wine Advocate #170 Apr 2007 Robert Parker 94 Drink: 2007 - 2037 $80-$125 (65) One of the finest cuvees of regular Hermitage Guigal has ever produced is the 2003 Hermitage. Copiously fruity with a blackberry/cassis liqueur note, huge, flowery, almost chocolatey richness with superb freshness, purity, and a stunning thickness and opulence, this is spectacular Hermitage that should drink well for 30 years.