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    E. Guigal - Brune & Blonde de Guigal 2018 - Côte-Rôtie

    Rhône • Côte-Rôtie • Red

    164,70€ tax included
    164,70€ tax included
    54,90€ / unit
    Packaging : 3 x 75cl - Carton

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    Description

    • Country Francia
    • Region Rhône
    • Appellation Côte-Rôtie
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2018
    • Grape varieties 96% Syrah, 4% Viognier

    This must-have from Guigal takes us on a truly delightful tasting journey. A top-notch Côte-Rôtie!

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Wine Spectator 93/100
    • Parker (WA) 91/100
    • Vinous 94/100
    • James Suckling 95/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    Serve at around 16°C with a leg of lamb, duck or a rib of beef with mushrooms.
    Producer

    Producer

    Owner and history

    The Syrah and Viognier vines are located in the Côte-Rôtie appellation and are on average 35 years old. The plot is laid out on steep terraces. The soil consists of schist and limestone on the Côte-Blonde and iron oxides on the Côte-Brune.

    Vinification and aging

    - Hand-harvested grapes
    - Vinification in stainless steel tanks for approximately 3 weeks
    - Aged for 36 months in oak barrels, with 50% new barrels

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2022 à 2027

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • spicy
    • complex
    • timber frame