E. Guigal : La Landonne 2019

An iconic, intense and concentrated Côte-Rôtie wine signed by E. Guigal

The estate

The E. Guigal Domaine 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 Rhône Valley wines of impeccable quality.

Over the vintages, the E. Guigal house has experienced strong growth, 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 the Château de Nalys, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

The vineyard

This iconic cuvée is a Côte-Rôtie wine from steep terraced plots. Approximately 35 years old, the vines are planted on clay-limestone soils, very rich in iron oxides.

Vinification and aging

After the harvest, the grapes are sorted. They then undergo vinification in thermoregulated stainless steel vats. Regular punch-downs, control of fermentation temperatures then maceration for nearly 3 weeks. The aging of this Rhône wine is done exclusively in new barrels for 40 months.

Blend

Syrah (100%)

Characteristics and tasting advice for La Landonne 2019 from E. Guigal

Tasting

Color
The color of an almost black red is adorned with very dark reflections.

Nose
The nose exhales intense notes of small black fruits, leather and roasting associated with licorice and spicy aromas.

Palate
The powerful and expressive palate charms with its massive structure and concentrated tannins.

Service

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

Cellaring

This very long-keeping wine can wait in cellars until around 2059.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with large game such as venison haunch.