E. Guigal : La Mouline 2019
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Vinous - A. GalloniDescription
The richness and smoothness of an iconic Côte-Rôtie wine signed E. Guigal
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 continues the legacy 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 oversees 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 growth, 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 and the Château de Nalys, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).
The vineyard
Iconic cuvée, La Mouline from E. Guigal is a Côte-Rôtie wine from a one-hectare plot in terraces forming a natural amphitheater. Approximately 75 years old, the vines are planted on light-colored siliceous soils mixed with limestone loess.
Vinification and aging
After the harvest, the grapes are sorted before undergoing vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. Traditional pumping over. Fermentations then maceration for 5 weeks. The aging of this Rhône Valley wine is exclusively in new barrels for 40 months.
Blend
Syrah (89%)
Viognier (11%)
Characteristics and tasting advice for La Mouline 2019 from E. Guigal
Tasting
Color
The ruby red color is adorned with subtle vermilion red reflections.
Nose
Intense and powerful, the nose offers great delicacy with notes of red fruits and blackberries mixed with those of violets.
Palate
The palate seduces with its soft attack in harmony with its aromatic finesse and richness.
Service
For optimal tasting, serve between 16°C and 18°C.
Storage
La Mouline 2019 from E. Guigal can be kept in cellars until around 2034.
Food and wine pairings
This great wine pairs perfectly with small feathered game such as woodcock.
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