{"product_id":"e-guigal-cote-rotie-la-landonne-2014","title":"E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2014","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck, Robert Parker, December 2014 - 99P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the 2014 Cote Rotie La Landonne looked like the pick of the litter from barrel, now that it's in bottle, it's closed down a bit and is showing more of its stemmy, whole-bunch character. Medium to full-bodied, it's the most potent and concentrated of the La Las but considerably less charming at this point in time, with brooding, dark fruit, hints of espresso and black olive on the palate and a chewy, tannic finish. Give it at least 5 years in the cellar before checking in on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs my visit to Guigal came smack in the middle of harvest, I was only able to do an abbreviated tasting of about 30 wines. Tasting with the father-and-son team of Marcel and Philippe Guigal and joined by recent addition Jacques Desvernois (formerly at Jaboulet), we worked our way through all of the current releases in between sporadic loads of Côte Rôtie grapes arriving at the reception. On one occasion, while Philippe was dealing with a delivery, Marcel grabbed a pipette and we went to take an \"unofficial\" look at the 2015 La Las. As we only tasted from one barrel of each, I'm not updating my formal reviews from last year but will simply say that each of the barrels we tasted from were potentially perfect. When someone of Marcel's experience says 2015 is the best vintage he's ever seen in the Northern Rhône, would you expect anything different? Of the now-bottled 2014 La Las, Marcel said, \"It's not a great year, but it needs time.\" While not up to the level of the 2015s, they're still impressive, and while they could all use a few years in the cellar, the La Mouline and La Turque are fairly approachable. Guigal's policy of giving their red wines extended élevage means they're often not yet on the market when new-vintage hype strikes. On the other hand, now that many 2015s from the Northern Rhône have already sold through, Guigal is a last chance for consumers to grab hold of some great examples at reasonable prices from Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph, and the Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde. Even the 2015 Côtes du Rhône release is a beauty. As Marcel pointed out, \"For us, it's a grand vin, not a simple, fruity wine.\" New from the 2017 vintage is a white Châteauneuf-du-Pape, while notably missing from the lineup is a Hermitage Ex Voto from 2014, as it wasn't deemed worthy and was blended into the regular Hermitage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJosh Reynolds, Vinous, February 2018 - 95P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark purple. Expansive cassis, blueberry liqueur, olive paste, vanilla and candied licorice aromas are lifted by a sexy floral note and a spicy suggestion of cracked pepper. Rich and broad but surprisingly energetic as well, showing powerful thrust to the concentrated black and blue fruit, spicecake, olive and cola flavors. Very smooth and round, revealing no rough edges that I can detect. Finishes very long and sweet, with a whiplash of blue fruit and slow-building, well-knit tannins that add framework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal is one of the most renowned wine prod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eucers in the Rhône Valley, with a rich history and a reputation for producing exceptional wines. Founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, a small village in the heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation, the winery has grown to become a significant force in the French wine industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eHistory and Family Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Guigal domain was established in an area with over 2,400 years of winemaking tradition. Etienne Guigal, who began his career at the age of 14 in 1924, laid the foundation for what would become a multi-generational family business. In 1961, his son Marcel took over the management of the domain when Etienne was temporarily blinded. Today, the third generation, represented by Philippe Guigal and his wife Eve, continues the family's commitment to producing outstanding Rhône wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyards and Appellations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, E. Guigal has expanded its holdings to include vineyards throughout the northern and southern Rhône Valley. The company now produces wines from various prestigious appellations, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCôte-Rôtie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint-Joseph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHermitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrozes-Hermitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondrieu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigondas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTavel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eNotable Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal is particularly famous for its Côte-Rôtie wines, especially the highly sought-after \"LaLa\" wines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Landonne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Mouline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Turque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese single-vineyard wines are known for their exceptional quality and have received perfect 100-point scores from Robert Parker for multiple vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWinemaking Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Guigal family is committed to producing high-quality wines that showcase the terroir of the Rhône Valley. They focus on using traditional winemaking techniques while also embracing innovation. For example, they pioneered the use of new French oak barrels for extended aging periods of up to 42 months for their premium wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eExpansion and Acquisitions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVidal-Fleury in the 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau d'Ampuis in 1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean-Louis Grippat and Domaine de Vallouit in 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine de Bonserine in 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau de Nalys in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese acquisitions have allowed E. Guigal to strengthen its position in various Rhône appellations and expand its range of wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal's commitment to quality, innovation, and tradition has solidified its position as one of the most respected wine producers in the Rhône Valley and the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"E. Guigal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50537351446794,"sku":"HSS598","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/Landonne_63e5e90e-cbb3-4253-8f80-63ba0930a3eb.png?v=1735924789","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/e-guigal-cote-rotie-la-landonne-2014","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}