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E. GUIGAL Cote Rotie La Mouline 2017 Bottle

Red Still Wine | France | Rhône | Côte Rôtie | 75cl

£295.00

ABV: 14%
Size: 75cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Sub-Region: Côte Rôtie
Grapes: Syrah/Shiraz, Viognier

Description

Originating from the gneiss bedrock of the Cote Blonde this beautifully styled wine intertwines the density of the vintage with the body of Viognier to present a truly captivating experience. The aromatic profile effortlessly weaves vibrant raspberry fruit with intriguing whispers of macadamia nut and tobacco creating a deeply engaging bouquet. Sweeping across the palate with very fine tannins and lively acidity it reveals a wonderful richness perfectly supported by a robust yet skilful maturation of forty months in new oak barriques. A subtle mineral note and a resinous aspect gracefully elongate the finish leaving just a hint of dryness on the tip of the tongue offering immense pleasure today while promising further graceful ageing.

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E. Guigal is a distinguished wine producer based in the Rhône Valley of France, celebrated for its exceptional quality and commitment to traditional winemaking. Founded in 1946 by Émile Guigal, the estate has established a formidable reputation, particularly for its outstanding wines from the Côte Rôtie and other prestigious regions within the Rhône Valley.

The winery is renowned for its mastery of both red and white wines, with a focus on the indigenous grape varieties of the region, including Syrah, Grenache, and Viognier. E. Guigal is particularly famous for its powerful and complex Côte Rôtie wines, which are often lauded for their rich fruit flavours, balance, and aging potential. The estate's signature “La La” series comprising La Landonne, La Mouline, and La Turque represents some of the finest expressions of Côte Rôtie, showcasing the specific terroirs of each vineyard and exemplifying the winery’s commitment to craftsmanship.

THE WINE ADVOCATE - 96+ Points

"The 2017 Cote Rotie La Mouline has developed quickly and is already approachable—although I wouldn't be surprised to see it close down shortly, only to emerge even better a decade from now. Complex, charming scents of jasmine, sandalwood, raspberries and stone fruit appear on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is silky-textured, with a long, plush finish."

Drinking Window: 2022-2040

VINOUS - 97 Points

"Saturated violet. Ripe, spice- and mineral-tinged red and blue fruits, incense, vanilla and strong violet notes are highlighted on the exotically perfumed nose. Sappy, penetrating and lively on the palate, showing impressive delineation and spicy lift to its blueberry, kirsch, floral pastille and cola flavors. Distinctly lively in character, especially in the context of the vintage, finishing with impressive power, polished tannins and echoing spice, mineral and floral notes. As usual, this wine was aged for 42 months in new French oak barrels that were coopered at Guigal."

Drinking Window: 2027-2039

DECANTER - 96 Points

"Beautifully Blonde in style, with macadamia nut and tobacco notes to the raspberry fruit. Very fine tannins on the palate, good acidity, and there's some density and body from the vintage and the Viognier. Good length, that's elongated by a subtle mineral note and resinous aspect from the fruit and oak. Just a little drying note on the tip of the tongue. You can enjoy this now, but this will age well too. The oak regime is robust - 40 months in new barriques. It's applied with skill and care, and is a strongly noticeable part of the wine. Lieu-dit Côte Blonde, from the Blonde side (gneiss bedrock)."

Drinking Window: 2021-2032