{"product_id":"e-guigal-cote-rotie-la-mouline-2015","title":"E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2015","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoe Czerwinski, Robert Parker, December 2019 - 98P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Cote Rotie La Mouline contains the most Viognier of any of Guigal's La Las: 11%. That tends to make it more open and approachable when young, but the 2015 seemed closed at the time of my visit. Cedar and vanilla frame mixed berries in a full-bodied, plush wine that somehow never seems heavy. It shows great elegance and length, and I'm confident the complexity it showed at earlier tastings will reemerge with a few years in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003eT\u003cem\u003easting at Guigal is always one of the highlights of my Northern Rhône trip. Because of the family's breadth of production and hallmark long élevage, it provides a chance to look at several vintages together, along with commentary from the knowledgeable patriarch, Marcel Guigal. This year, I was joined by Marcel, his son Philippe and Jacques Desvernois, hired away from Jaboulet in the summer of 2018, for a five-hour marathon in the chilly cellar beneath the company's headquarters in Ampuis. Despite the cool temperatures, there were smiles all around at the quality of the samples on the table. \"Global warming has been fabulous for the Northern Rhône,\" said Marcel at one point.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt would be easy to overlook some of the lesser wines in the cellar and zoom straight to the single-vineyard Côte Rôties, but for readers on a budget, the company has plenty of good wine to offer, starting with the mammoth quantities produced of the basic Côtes du Rhône (4.5 million bottles of the 2016 rouge). From the north, the closest equivalent is the Crozes-Hermitage, but I favor the Saint-Joseph in most vintages for its more granitic expression of Syrah. The whites here (outside of Condrieu, where they are the largest producer) are often overlooked, but I believe the quality is improving. Philippe Guigal said they worked the lees of the whites sparingly in 2018 to avoid any heaviness. While the focus of my visit is on the north, Guigal produces several wines from the Southern Rhône, which were included in the tasting. Indeed, for a négociant, Guigal does a terrific job maintaining consistency in their Southern Rhône bottlings. Interestingly, although they now own a large property in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Château de Nalys), sourcing for the négociant CdP remains completely separate. \"We have two hemispheres in our brains,\" said Philippe. \"Guigal and Nalys.\" The latest Nalys wines were reviewed previously, as part of my Châteauneuf-du-Pape coverage\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJosh Reynolds, Vinous, March 2019 - 98P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpaque, bright-rimmed ruby. Expansive, mineral-tinged aromas of ripe red and blue fruits, incense, bacon fat, olive, mocha and pungent flowers are accented by an exotic Moroccan spice nuance. Sappy and deeply concentrated and energetic on the palate, offering vibrant boysenberry, black raspberry, olive paste, smoked meat, five-spice powder and violet pastille flavors that are underscored by a vein of minerality. Supple, gently gripping tannins build steadily a floral- and mineral-driven finish that hangs on with resonating spiciness and superb tenacity.\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":50537351381258,"sku":"HSS596","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/La_Mouline_1fd90885-d611-4db4-b9af-292ee28e2dfe.png?v=1735924782","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/e-guigal-cote-rotie-la-mouline-2015","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}