Guigal - Côte-Rôtie - La Mouline - Red - 2021

Wine:

From the historic slopes of the Côte Blonde, with 11% Viognier in the blend, 2021 Red Côte Rôtie La Mouline is the epitome of finesse, framed by beautifully polished tannins. Sourced from an ultra-exclusive single hectare plot, this rare cuvée once again delivers exceptional elegance, offering a pure, precise aromatic profile of floral tones, dark berries, and black olive. There’s a distinctly Mediterranean character here, wrapped in a complex, tightly woven structure with remarkable tannic intensity. This is a wine built to evolve gracefully over the next twenty years — and likely beyond.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, extraction by regular pumping over. Aged for 40 months in new barrels.
Vines aged around 90 years old, planted on 1 hectare, terraced in the shape of a Roman amphitheatre.

Color:

Bright red with beautiful intensity.

Nose:

Pure and precise, aromas of black fruits mixed with floral notes and hints of black olive.

Palate:

Exquisitely refined and elegant, this wine has a Mediterranean character and a complex structure with intense tannins, making it ideal for ageing for 20 years or more.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Charcoal-grilled rib of beef, small game birds, woodcock, hare à la Royale.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2040, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Maison Guigal’s success is not just a remarkable winemaking achievement but also a deeply inspiring human story. The estate has become a true benchmark of excellence.

Renowned as icons of Rhône Valley viticulture, the legendary Côtes-Rôties—La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque—are the ultimate expression of this supremacy. Masterfully crafted, built to age, powerful yet refined, they offer a depth and finesse that go beyond mere emotion. These wines are timeless treasures, firmly established in the global wine heritage.