E. Guigal Cote-Rotie Brune et Blonde

This classic wine of the estate and of the appellation is an archetypal expression of the finesse and elegance of the wines of Côte-Rôtie.

Winemaker notes

Eye : Dark ruby red
Nose : Spices, red berries and delicate oak aromas
Palate : Round soft tannins. Aromas of rasberry, blackberry and vanilla
Overall : Balance between scarcely perceptible acidity and tannins which add ageing potential and softened by long ageing in oak.

2021

Wine Advocate 93: The 2021 Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde is expressive—indeed, almost exuberant for the vintage—bursting with a sweet bouquet of pepper, spices, dark berries and licorice, mingled with gently vanillin oak. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and layered, it’s suave and deep at the core, concluding with a long, seamless finish. This is a classic offering despite the challenges of the year.

James Suckling 94: This is refined, textural and chiseled. It has notes of sweet berries, charred bark, sandalwood and chocolate. It's medium- to full-bodied with finely grained tannins. Velvety texture, with a layered and bright core of red berries at the center. It's all in balance with a refined character. Controlled power and a precise finish. Drink or hold.

Wine Enthusiast 94: This wine enchants with its heady bouquet of crushed rose and plummy barbecue, enriched by a hint of dried herbs—an irresistible invitation to indulge. The palate unfolds with a meaty complexity, showcasing violets and fine herbs, all harmonized by silky tannins and vibrant acidity. It should pair beautifully with savory dishes especially those with hen of the woods mushrooms.