Rhone Valley
Guigal Côte-Rôtie - Brune et Blonde - Rouge - 2020
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2020
Name: AOP Côte-Rôtie
Grape variety: 96% Syrah & 4% Viognier
Alcohol: 14 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 Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2023
Robert Parker: 91-93/100
Wine:
Elevated by a first-rate vintage, the 2020 red Côte Rôtie Brune et Blonde exhibits fine fruity and spicy aromas in a rich structure with smooth tannins. Showcasing Guigal's adeptness in aging, this nuanced wine is perfectly smooth, thanks to its 30 months in oak barrels. This is grand artistry at the service of epicurean delight, outlining a Côte Rôtie of great potential, sure to satisfy for at least a decade.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:
Fragrances of red and black fruits mingled with a sober, delicate woodiness.Palate:
Delicious and concentrated with round fruit, this youthful cuvée develops a juice with fine, mellow tannins, perfectly matured and immediately accessible.
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 success in winemaking coupled with a remarkable human adventure, Maison Guigal has today reached a pinnacle. Its unparalleled vineyard heritage enables it to achieve the impossible: producing large volumes while maintaining unwavering quality and consistency.
Whether it's their single-vineyard cuvées or their specific sites, the standard remains exceptionally high, with fervent attention paid to every detail. Today, Guigal ranks among the greatest and most respected talents of the Rhône region. It's a sure and unmatched value!