E. Guigal : La Landonne 2019

An intense and concentrated iconic Côte-Rôtie wine from E. Guigal

The estate

Domaine E. Guigal was founded in 1946 in Ampuis by Etienne Guigal. His son, Marcel, took over in 1961. Today, the third generation continues the heritage and values of this emblematic Rhône Valley family estate.

Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage: the E. Guigal estate oversees a mosaic of vineyards placed in numerous appellations which make up a range of Rhône Valley wines of irreproachable quality.

Over the vintages, the E. Guigal house has seen huge development, notably becoming the owner in 1995 of the famous Château d’Ampuis, as well as many other winegrowing estates (Jean-Louis Grippat, domaine de Vallouit, Domaine de Bonserine and Château de Nalys, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

The vineyard

This emblematic cuvée is a Côte-Rôtie wine that stems from plots on short terraces. The vines are around 35 years old, planted on clay-limestone soils which are very rich in iron oxides.

Winemaking and ageing

Following the harvests, the grapes were sorted. They were then vinified in closed stainless steel vats. Regular punching of the cap, temperature control of the fermentation and maceration for nearly 3 weeks. This Rhone wine is matured exclusively in new barrels for 40 months.

Blend

Syrah (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for La Landonne 2019 from E. Guigal

Tasting

Colour
The wine is of a nearly black red adorned with very dark highlights.

Nose
The nose releases intense notes of little black fruit, leather and roasted scents, mingled with aromas of licorice and spices.

Palate
The powerful and expressive palate charms with its solid structure and concentrated tannins.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve between 16°C and 18°C.

Storage

This wine can be aged for a long time, and can be laid down until around 2049.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs perfectly with large game like a leg of venison.