E. Guigal : La Landonne 2020

Characteristics and tasting advice for La Landonne 2020 by E. Guigal

Tasting

Color
The color, a deep red verging on black, is illuminated by dark and intense reflections.

Nose
Rich and complex, the nose reveals deep aromas of black fruits, leather and roasting, enhanced by nuances of licorice and spices.

Palate
Powerful and structured, the palate impresses with its density, its imposing structure and its concentrated tannins, carriers of a beautiful aromatic intensity.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 16°C and 18°C.

Cellaring

This very long-keeping wine can wait in cellars until around 2059.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with large game such as venison haunch.

A great Côte-Rôtie wine, ample and with a beautiful aromatic palette

The property

The E. Guigal Estate was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, in Ampuis. His son, Marcel, took over in 1961. Today, the 3rd generation perpetuates the heritage and values of this iconic family house in the Rhône Valley.

Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, the E. Guigal estate watches over a mosaic of vineyards located in numerous appellations that form a range of Rhône Valley wines of impeccable quality.

Over the vintages, the E. Guigal house has experienced strong development, notably becoming the owner in 1995 of the famous Château d'Ampuis, as well as several wine estates (Jean-Louis Grippat, Domaine de Vallouit, Domaine de Bonserine or even Château de Nalys, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

The vineyard

This iconic cuvée is a Côte-Rôtie wine from steeply terraced plots. About 35 years old, the vines are planted on clay-limestone soils, very rich in iron oxides.

Vinification and aging

After the harvest, the grapes are sorted. They then undergo vinification in thermoregulated stainless steel vats. Regular punch-downs, control of fermentation temperatures then maceration for nearly 3 weeks. The aging of this Rhone wine is done exclusively in new barrels for 40 months.

Blend

Syrah (100%).