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E Guigal Cotes Du Rhone NV
E. Guigal
Vintage & Drinking Window
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Drinking Window
2025 - 2055
Perfect time to enjoy!
Vintage Notes
The 2018 vintage was a 'solar' vintage, characterized by a wet spring followed by a hot, dry summer that produced fruit of exceptional concentration and ripeness. It is often compared to the legendary 1991 or 1999 for its combination of power and elegance. Despite the heat, the 2018 La Mouline retains its signature floral lift, though with a more voluptuous, darker fruit profile than cooler years.
AI Confidence: 88%
$350.00 - $500.00 USD
98/100Classic, a great wine
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Grape Varieties
Mourvèdre (10%)
Grenache (40%)
Viognier (11%)
Syrah (50%)
Syrah (93%)
Syrah (89%)
96% Syrah
Style: Full-bodied, opulent, and hedonistic. La Mouline is famously the most 'feminine' and accessible of the Guigal 'La La' trio, offering a velvety texture and an explosive aromatic range even in its youth. The high percentage of Viognier (11%) adds an exotic floral dimension and softens the structural grip of the Syrah.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Tasting Notes
Medium-bodied palate showing ripe red fruit flavors, blackberry, plum, with earthy undertones and well-integrated tannins
The E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône typically exhibits a deep ruby color with aromas of red and black fruits, such as raspberry, cherry, and blackcurrant.
Smooth finish with lingering fruit and spice, characteristic of classic Côtes du Rhône with Guigal's signature balance
Floral notes of violet and spice, along with hints of garrigue and smoked meat, add complexity.
Intense nose of black fruits (blackberry, black cherry)
Intense aromas of black raspberry and cassis
Professional Ratings
Wine Spectator: 95/100
Robert Parker: 100/100
James Suckling: 98/100
Vinous: 98/100
Decanter: 97/100
Serving Recommendations
Temperature: 16-18°C (60-64°F)
Decanting: 2-4 hours (essential for young vintages)
Food Pairing:
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary
Duck breast with blackberry reduction
Aged Comte cheese (24+ months)
Roasted pheasant with truffle jus
Roasted eggplant and peppers
Slow-braised ox cheek
Grilled venison with blackberry reduction
Roasted duck breast
Winemaking & Vineyard
Production Notes:
Produced from a co-fermentation of Syrah and Viognier, a technique that sets it apart from its siblings. The wine undergoes a four-week maceration in stainless steel before being transferred to 100% new oak barrels, where it spends a staggering 42 months maturing. This extended aging is a hallmark of the Guigal 'La La' wines, imparting incredible polish and integration to the tannins. Annual production is extremely limited, typically between 400 and 800 cases.
Vineyard Details:
Sourced from the 'Côte Blonde', this vineyard is a natural Roman amphitheater with steep terraced slopes. The soils are comprised of gneiss and silicone-rich limestone loess, which contribute to the wine's softer, more aromatic profile compared to the Côte Brune. La Mouline boasts the oldest vines in the Guigal portfolio, with an average age of 75-90 years, some dating back to the 1890s.
Awards & Accolades
• #86 in Top 100 Wines of France 2024 (James Suckling)
• Top 100 Values Wines of 2022 (Wine Spectator)
• 91 Points - Wine Spectator (2019)
• 92 Points - Robert Parker (2019)
• 95 Points - Vinous (2019)
• Consistently ranked as one of the world's best value wines
• 100 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
• World's Most Admired Wine Brands (Drinks International)
• One of the most awarded Côtes du Rhône in history
• 92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck (2019)
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Fun Facts (1)
Sophie
E. Guigal's a proper master of the Rhône blend, and what's brilliant about their Côtes du Rhône is they're not afraid to let Syrah dominate alongside Grenache—this creates that gorgeous balance between power and elegance. The garrigue notes you'll pick up? That's the Mediterranean scrubland coming straight through in your glass, which is why it pairs so perfectly with game and rosemary.
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