Millésime 2003

Wine Advocate #170 - Apr 2007 

Score :  94

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. DRINK: 2007 – 2037. Robert Parker.

Wine Spectator - Jun 30, 2007

Score: 93

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. James Molesworth.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb 08

Score : 93

Ruby-red. Fresh raspberry and cherry on the nose, with a suave floral quality adding complexity. Seemed to gain freshness with air, the fruit picking up zesty minerality and sexy baking spices. Undeniably rich but this possesses uncanny elegance and vivacity for an Hermitage, much less one from this hot vintage. Josh Raynolds.

Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France

Score : 14/20

Vin structuré, solide et assez complet, moyennement fin, mais constituant assurément une bonne introduction à la complexité du cru.