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E. Guigal : Brune et Blonde 2021

Name: E. Guigal : Brune et Blonde 2021
Brand: E. Guigal
SKU: F060/21
Price: 59.833333333333336 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.46 (140 reviews)

Rhone Valley

Cote-Rotie

- Red - See details

Bettane & Desseauve | 93

J. Suckling | 94

Vinous - A. Galloni | 89

€61.80 Incl. VAT

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€61.80 / Unit

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Packaging : 1 Bottle (75cl)

1 x 75CL

€61.80

6 x 75CL

€359.00

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ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

2022

All E. Guigal wines

Marks and reviews

/100

Vinum

Restrained on the nose, with herbal notes, aromas of leather and tree nuts, and a hint of forest berries. Solidly structured on the palate. An honest wine with good tannins and invigorating acidity. Accessible and easy-drinking, with medium body.

/100

James Suckling

This is refined, textural and chiseled. It has notes of sweet berries, charred bark, sandalwood and chocolate. It's medium- to full-bodied with finely grained tannins. Velvety texture, with a layered and bright core of red berries at the center. It's all in balance with a refined character. Controlled power and a precise finish. Drink or hold.

/100

Vinous

Nicolas Greinacher

The 2021 Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde de Guigal reveals red plum, white pepper, leafy hints, dried herbs and fleshy undertones. Medium-bodied with moderate intensity, the 2021 offers an elegant, classic profile with modest flavor concentration. Overall, it is refreshing, though the finish feels clipped.

/100

Jeb Dunnuck

Spice, floral, and pepper notes define the 2021 Côte Rôtie Brune Et Blonde De Guigal, which is medium-bodied, soft, and supple on the palate. Based on 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier and aged for 36 months in 50% new French oak, this beautiful, balanced effort will drink well for a decade. Drink 2025–2035.

/100

Wine Enthusiast

This wine enchants with its heady bouquet of crushed rose and plummy barbecue, enriched by a hint of dried herbs—an irresistible invitation to indulge. The palate unfolds with a meaty complexity, showcasing violets and fine herbs, all harmonized by silky tannins and vibrant acidity. It should pair beautifully with savory dishes especially those with hen of the woods mushrooms.

Description

The silky touch and richness of a great Côte-Rôtie wine

The property

The E. Guigal Estate was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, in Ampuis. His son, Marcel, took over in 1961. Today, the 3rd generation continues the legacy and values of this iconic family house in the Rhône Valley.

Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, the E. Guigal estate oversees a mosaic of vineyards located in numerous appellations that form a range of wines of impeccable quality.

Over the vintages, the E. Guigal house has experienced strong development, notably becoming the owner in 1995 of the famous Château d’Ampuis, as well as several wine estates (Jean-Louis Grippat, Domaine de Vallouit, Domaine de Bonserine and Château de Nalys, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

The vineyard

Brune and Blonde is a wine from the Rhône Valley produced from plots planted on steep terraces. Approximately 35 years old, the vines are planted on schist and siliceous-limestone soils within the Côte-Blonde and rich in iron oxides on the Côte-Brune.

Vinification and aging

Rigorous sorting before vinification in stainless steel tanks. Regular punch-downs, control of fermentation temperatures then maceration for nearly 3 weeks. This Côte-Rôtie wine is aged in oak barrels (50% new wood) for 38 months.

Blend

Syrah
Viognier

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2021 Brune and Blonde cuvée from E. Guigal

Tasting

Color
The color displays an intense ruby hue, with deep and luminous reflections.

Nose
Expressive and refined, the nose reveals a mix of sweet spices, small red fruits and fine woody nuances.

Palate
On the palate, the attack is supple and balanced, carried by silky tannins. The flavors of raspberry and blackberry combine with delicate vanilla notes for a smooth finish.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 16°C and 18°C.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with red meats, game and a fine selection of mature cheeses.

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