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GUIGAL AND COTE ROTIE
From Roman times to the latter part of the 19th Century the vineyard of Côte-Rôtie enjoyed fame and prosperity. This glory ebbed in decline until the appearance of one family, the Guigals - notably Marcel- whose energetic and single-minded pursuit of quality put Côte-Rôtie back on the world's fine wine map.
Marcel Guigal's reputation is based on his three single-vineyard wines; intense, powerful yet supremely elegant and with long-life potential.
La Mouline: Made from approximately one hectare of Syrah vines in the Côte Blonde, to which is added roughly 11 Viognier. The wine first appeared under the Mouline name in 1966.
La Turque: from a hectare on the Côte Brune, including 5 Viognier. Though not planted until 1982, La Turque burst on the scene in 1985, producing a remarkable wine. Its depth and finesse put Guigal firmly on the international fine wine map.
La Landonne: from 2 hectares of Syrah on the Côte Brune, replanted in 1974. The wine has been aptly described as the most "majestic" of the remarkable trio.
Côte-Rôtie, La Landonne--Vintage 1990
Rhône, Guigal
In original wooden case
"The 1990 La Landonne is a perfect wine! Fortunately, more than 800 cases were produced. It possesses an opaque black color, and a huge, truffle, licorice, cassis, and peppery-scented nose. While it is one of the most concentrated wines I have ever poured across my palate, it is perfectly balanced, with adequate underlying acidity, huge extraction of ripe fruit and tannin, and a phenomenal 70-second or longer finish. This is the essence of Syrah! Give this monumental wine 7-10 years of cellaring; it will last for 40-45 + years." Robert Parker (Rhone Book, 1997)
1 dozen bottles per lot
From Roman times to the latter part of the 19th Century the vineyard of Côte-Rôtie enjoyed fame and prosperity. This glory ebbed in decline until the appearance of one family, the Guigals - notably Marcel- whose energetic and single-minded pursuit of quality put Côte-Rôtie back on the world's fine wine map.
Marcel Guigal's reputation is based on his three single-vineyard wines; intense, powerful yet supremely elegant and with long-life potential.
La Mouline: Made from approximately one hectare of Syrah vines in the Côte Blonde, to which is added roughly 11 Viognier. The wine first appeared under the Mouline name in 1966.
La Turque: from a hectare on the Côte Brune, including 5 Viognier. Though not planted until 1982, La Turque burst on the scene in 1985, producing a remarkable wine. Its depth and finesse put Guigal firmly on the international fine wine map.
La Landonne: from 2 hectares of Syrah on the Côte Brune, replanted in 1974. The wine has been aptly described as the most "majestic" of the remarkable trio.
Côte-Rôtie, La Landonne--Vintage 1990
Rhône, Guigal
In original wooden case
"The 1990 La Landonne is a perfect wine! Fortunately, more than 800 cases were produced. It possesses an opaque black color, and a huge, truffle, licorice, cassis, and peppery-scented nose. While it is one of the most concentrated wines I have ever poured across my palate, it is perfectly balanced, with adequate underlying acidity, huge extraction of ripe fruit and tannin, and a phenomenal 70-second or longer finish. This is the essence of Syrah! Give this monumental wine 7-10 years of cellaring; it will last for 40-45 + years." Robert Parker (Rhone Book, 1997)
1 dozen bottles per lot