Very impressive and classy though clearly nowhere near its peak. The nose is reticent at the moment but shows typical...

One of the famous names of the Rhone, Guigal moved the region into the modern era in the 80s by introducing new oak...

This is undoubtedly the best label for experiencing the essence of old-world syrah(shiraz) while still remaining somewhat affordable. Guigal is the shinning star of Northern Rhône and this is the most accessible wine of his high-end profile.
Sampled at the January 2010 North of 9 tasting session, the '04 vintage is a lighter style than the more aggressive '03s but if you normally drink heavily extracted Australia Shiraz, this will be a lesson well learned.
The '04 is 96% Syrah with an additional 4% Viognier.