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    532
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    48
  • Decanting time

    3h
  • When to drink

    now to 2040
  • Food Pairing

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The Story

100% Syrah from Côte Brûne hillside known for its limestone clay soils with very rich in iron oxide.

In order to enhance quality the Guigals worked to acquire ownership in vineyards. Purchased in 1965, the just under one-hectare La Mouline plantation, which is located on the slopes of Côte Blonde, set the stage for the Guigals’ present reputation. Introduced the very next year, the La Mouline single-vineyard proved to be a smashing success,...

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2018 is now confirmed as one of the truly great vintages in the Northern Rhône valley. Due to the heat, the vineyards on the elevated slopes fared best, and Côte Rôtie, Hermitage, and the granitic-terraced sites in Saint- Joseph and Crozes excelling. The red wines are dense and concentrated, with exceptionally deep color and rich tannins, similar to 2015 but with even more intensity.

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Written Notes

Guigal La Landonne 2018 reveals a deep and inky purple hue, foreshadowing its intense and concentrated character. The nose is a captivating symphony of aromas, offering a profound experience. It starts with an abundance of dark fruits, with blackberries, black currants, and blueberries taking center stage. There's an enticing blend of violets, lavender, and crushed herbs, adding complexity and a touch of floral elegance. Subtle hints of black pepper, smoked meat, and a hint of roasted coffee beans contribute to the wine's depth.

 It is a full-bodied and opulent wine, characterized by rich and concentrated flavors. Dark fruit flavors continue to shine, with layers of blackberry, plum, and cassis. The wine's texture is velvety, and its tannins are finely integrated, providing structure and a lush, smooth mouthfeel. Complex notes of dark chocolate, licorice, and a hint of earthiness contribute to a long, layered finish.

The finish is remarkably long and persistent, with the wine's dark fruit and spice notes lingering on the palate. It leaves a lasting impression of power and finesse.

While Guigal La Landonne 2018 is undeniably impressive now, it has the capacity to evolve and improve over the next 10-30 years or more. It's a wine to savor on special occasions or as a testament to the excellence of Syrah from the Northern Rhône Valley.

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Origin

Côte-Rôtie, Rhône

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Inside Information

Jeb Dunnuck / The 2018 Côte Rôtie La Landonne is another wine that’s going to be up at the top of the scale, and all three of these 2018s will be candidates for perfection. Always the biggest, richest wine of the three flagships, it’s inky hued and has a primordial nose of blackberries, cassis, and currants fruits as well as huge ground pepper, cured meats, espresso, and underbrush. As Landonne as Landonne gets, it’s full-bodied, has a dense, powerful mid-palate, masses of tannins, and is going to be just about immortal.

Barrel Sample: 98-100

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