Domaine Étienne GUIGAL
Côte-Rôtie La Landonne red

In two generations (Etienne in 1946 then Marcel in 1961), the name Guigal has established itself as the standard bearer in the northern Rhône. Its three mythical Côte-Rôtie cuvées (La Mouline, La Landonne and La Turque) have ensured the Maison's reputation for excellence beyond the borders of France.

Domaine rated two stars in La Revue du Vin de France 2021's guide.

100% Syrah (35 years old), aged 40 months in new barrels, La Landonne is a super-powerful wine with a massive tannic structure, extraordinary concentration and the ability to stand the test of time. The 2009 vintage was rated 100/100 by Robert Parker "a killer wine, built like Arnold Schwarzenegger".

The 2009 vintage in the press :

Vinous (J. Raynolds - March 2014): 96/100 "Glass-staining purple. Explosive aromas of dark berries, fresh violet and anise, with a hint of smokiness in the background. Sappy and incisive on the palate, offering deeply pitched, spice-tinged cassis and bitter cherry flavors accented by bitter herbs. Closes extremly long, with firm tannic grip and alluring sweetness, leaving a zesty mineral note behind. Showing a surprising degree of elegance for the vintage and for this bottling, which is usually the most forbidding of Guigal's big-gun Cote-Roties."