{"product_id":"e-guigal-cote-rotie-la-landonne-2019","title":"E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2019","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\u003eThe impenetrably dark 2019 Cote Rotie La Landonne represents the essence of this fabled lieu-dit, combining peppery, herbal notions with espresso and roasted meat, all carried by ample plum and black cherry fruit. It's full-bodied, concentrated, richly tannic and long on the finish—simply a superb wine that should be flirting with perfection when it is released in a couple of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt was the start of the last full day of my 2021 Rhône trip when I pulled into the parking lot at Guigal around 9:30 a.m. Reminder: Always dress warmly when tasting at Guigal, because the cellars are a few degrees cooler than average! The cool temperatures help inhibit the growth of any spoilage organisms during the extended élevage these wines receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile the stars of the cellars are the single-vineyard wines from Côte-Rôtie, the Guigal family takes pride in all of the wines they produce, and one reliable indicator of the quality of a Southern Rhône vintage is the quality and volume produced of the négoce Côtes du Rhône, which is typically around 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre. The 2018 is charming and fruit-forward, while the 2019 looks to be slightly more concentrated. The family's relationships in Gigondas go back before the elevation of that appellation to cru status in 1971, so that is another reliable southern offering from the négociant side of the business.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the Northern Rhône, the large-scale bottlings from Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie are consistent performers and widely distributed. As they will be many consumers' introduction to these appellations, it's important they remain of high quality, vintage after vintage. The so-called La Las really require no introduction, except to mention that a new La La is being contemplated—a steep, two-hectare parcel within the Fongeant lieu-dit was vinified separately in 2019 and 2020. I was able to taste some impressive barrel samples, but as those wines will not be bottled separately, I've not scored them or added them to the database. Philippe Guigal was hopeful that the new wine—tentatively named La Renarde—would be ready to make a formal debut beginning with the 2022 vintage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eValue-oriented consumers who still want a taste of Northern Rhône Syrah will want to focus on the family's négoce bottlings from Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph. While the Crozes is normally a fruit-forward, easy-drinking wine, the 2019 version boasts a bit more concentration than usual, while the 2018 and 2019 St-Joes both deliver ripe fruit and hints of granitic austerity. The Lieu-Dit Saint-Joseph and Vignes de l'Hospice bottlings ratchet up the intensity of both oak and terroir, but prices for those are rising rapidly, as consumers have caught on to the value they represent.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a side note, my tastings at Guigal's cellars in Ampuis included wines from the family's estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Nalys, but I've chosen to include those reviews in my Southern Rhône coverage, slated to appear in the next few weeks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicholas Greinacher, Vinous, October 2023 - 97P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe smashing 2019 Côte-Rôtie La Landonne unfurls with boatloads of graphite, a core of ripe black fruits, menthol, wood smoke, crushed violets and a splash of espresso. Dense, bold and sexy, the 2019 is an alluring La Landonne of pedigree and class. Its massive tannic structure requires at least ten additional years in bottle. After that, this full-bodied elixir will shine brightly for a long time.\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. 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