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Rhone Valley

Guigal - Côte-Rôtie - Brune et Blonde - Rouge - 2021

Characteristics

Country / Region: Rhône Valley

Vintage: 2021

Name: AOP Côte-Rôtie

Grape variety: 96% Syrah & 4% Viognier

Alcohol: 13 vol.

Color: Red

Capacity: 75 cl

AWARDS

House rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
5-star rating in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024

Wine:

A strong signature of the house, the 2021 Red Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde unfurls delicate fruity and spicy aromas within a silky structure, with well-integrated tannins. Enhanced by Guigal's expert aging process, this nuanced wine, perfectly matured in barrels, offers a fresh and balanced profile, skillfully crafted, with a hint of oak still noticeable but showing great potential.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged for a minimum of 36 months in oak barrels, 50% of which are new.

Color:

Deep, dark red with good intensity.

Nose:

Aromas of red and black fruits underlined by spicy notes.

Palate:

Fresh and well-balanced, with fragrant fruity aromas, this wine has a silky profile, a full-bodied juice, smooth tannins and good aging potential.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Rack of veal with chanterelle mushrooms, jugged hare, tournedos of duck breast with foie gras.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033, and even longer for enthusiasts.

A fantastic viticultural success paired with a remarkable human adventure, Maison Guigal has reached the pinnacle of excellence. Its unparalleled vineyard holdings enable it to achieve the perfect balance: producing large volumes with unwavering quality and consistency.

Whether in its single-vineyard cuvées or lieux-dits, the level of craftsmanship remains exceptionally high, with meticulous attention to every detail. Today, Guigal stands among the greatest and most respected talents in the Rhône. It is a reliable and unmatched value!