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Etienne Guigal
Côte-Rôtie,La Landonne, 2001

 

Northern Rhône Valley

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750ml Bottle

"Utter perfection, the 2005 Cote Rotie La Landonne exhibits a similar scorched earth/burning ember and bacon fat-scented nose as well as copious quantities of black fruits, truffles, and forest floor. Incredibly dense and masculine with unreal levels of concentration, and beautifully integrated tannin, acidity, and oak, this remarkable 2005 may turn out to be the longest-lived La Landonne since the debut vintage of 1978 (which is still going strong). Cellar this cuvee for 5-6 years, and consume it over the following 35+ years. " Robert Parker 100 points.

Quick Facts
Winemaker (s)
Philippe Guigal
Domaine
Etienne Guigal
Cuvée
La Landonne
Vintage
2001
Type
Red Wine
Grape (s)
100% Syrah
Country
France
Region
Rhône Valley
Appellation
Northern Rhône Valley
Farming Practice
Conventional
Alcohol
13.5%
Bottle Size
750ml Bottle
Closure Type
Natural Cork
Food Pairing
Red Meat
Imported directly
Yes
Winemaker

Producer's Profile

Philippe Guigal

Etienne Guigal

Philippe Guigal was born in France not far from Ampuis, in Vienne, on January 23, 1975. At the early age of 6, he was inspired by his grandfather and father who worked together. Throughout his childhood he often joined them in the cellars and frequently traveled to visit the vineyards in the Rhone Valley. In 1992, he started his studies in organic chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Lyon and five years later he obtained his oenologist degree from the University of Burgundy.

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Etienne Guigal

The Guigal domain was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis; a small, ancient village at the heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation. It is overlooked by unique vineyards where vines and wine have been celebrated for over 2,400 years.
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