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E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde de Guigal 2019

Name: E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie Guigal's Brune and Blonde 2019
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 4.4 (11 reviews)

Côte-Rôtie|Red wine

4.4/5 (11 customers)

90-92/100

Robert Parker

93-95/100

Jeb Dunnuck

92/100

Bettane & Desseauve

91/100

RVF

Syrah

silky

red meat

flagship vintage

“The archetype, as embodied in the refined and elegant style of the ‘ Côte-Rôtie ’”

“A mainstay of the Guigal lineup, the 2019 Côte Rôtie Brune et Blonde offers slightly herbaceous and smoky nuances on the nose, along with abundant notes of enticing red fruit. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, seems just slightly richer and more concentrated than the 2018, and finishes silky and long. ” (Wine Advocate 2022)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

Brune et Blonde

Vintage

2019

Designation

Côte-Rôtie

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

96% Syrah, 4% Viognier

Regions

Steep terraced plots with schist and siliceous-calcareous soils in the Côte-Blonde and soils rich in iron oxides in the Côte-Brune

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

In closed stainless-steel tanks, with regular punching down and controlled alcoholic fermentation temperatures; the wine spends an average of about 3 weeks in the tanks.

Livestock Farming

A minimum of 36 months in oak barrels, 50% of which are new oak

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Deep ruby-red color

Nose

Spices, red berries, and delicate woody notes

Palate

A wine with round, well-integrated tannins, aromas of raspberries, blackberries, and vanilla, and a harmonious balance between subtle acidity and tannins that give it good aging potential but are softened by extended aging in oak

Serve

Decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before for young vintages (3 years old or younger)

Drink starting at

2026

Drink before

2035

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with game, red meat, beef stew, spiced pigeon, a cheese platter...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100

Rated estate (2023 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)

About the wine:

Fresher than the Hermitage from the same vintage, this is a smooth wine with tannins that are still a bit firm; it can age well in the bottle.

About the estate:

Marcel and Philippe Guigal jointly lead the successful family business, which since 2017 has expanded significantly in the south, to Châteauneuf-du-Pape (77 hectares of owned vineyards), supplemented in the spring of 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d’Aquéria. And, as always, the estate boasts a rich portfolio of vineyards in Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, and Hermitage. Wine enthusiasts can savor some of the valley’s greatest vintages, not to mention the brilliant Côtes-du-Rhône—in all three colors—and Tavel, Philippe’s favorite wine.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

In addition to its “treasures” in côte-rôtie, Hermitage, and Condrieu, the Guigal estate owns two beautiful plots in Saint-Joseph: the “Saint-Joseph” vineyard, which gave its name to the appellation, and the Vignes de l’Hospice, planted on a very steep granite hillside—a site already identified by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon—with a geological formation similar to that of the famous Bessards hill in Hermitage.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

5-Star Rated Estate (Outstanding Production)

About the estate:

An iconic figure of the northern Rhône, Marcel Guigal is both a major wine merchant and a prominent winegrower. In the latter capacity, he cultivates famous vineyards in Côte Rôtie, such as La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne, not to mention La Doriane in Condrieu. A tireless worker with an insatiable intellectual curiosity, he succeeded his father, Etienne. Philippe Guigal, an oenologist representing the third generation, continues the family legacy alongside his father, maintaining this dual focus on estate winemaking and wine trading. Winemaking for the northern appellations takes place entirely in Ampuis.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2022 guide) 90–92/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

A cornerstone of the Guigal lineup, the 2019 Côte Rôtie Brune et Blonde offers slightly herbaceous and smoky nuances on the nose, along with abundant notes of enticing red fruit. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, seems just slightly richer and more concentrated than the 2018, and finishes silky and long.

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

This "signature" cuvée from the winery offers a well-balanced expression of the appellation. The Guigal style, with its oaky notes, is evident, but without overpowering the wine, which displays lovely freshness and notes of black fruit and pepper. Best enjoyed within 4–5 years, but there’s no rush.

About the estate:

The most iconic winery in the northern Rhône Valley needs no introduction. Under this umbrella, we bring together the wines from our own vineyards, which we thus distinguish from our wine merchant operations. This includes the famous trio from the “ Côte-Rôtie ”: La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne; the first two are brand names, while the last is a registered terroir. Added to these are the Château d’Ampuis cuvée and the Condrieu La Doriane. In addition to these star wines, there is the Vignes de l’Hospice cuvée—a Saint-Joseph situated on a magnificent terroir—as well as several premier plots in Hermitage from which the Ex-Voto cuvée is produced. Marcel Guigal is strongly supported by his son Philippe, who seems to be gently shifting the style of the wines, with aging practices that strike us as slightly less dominant. Needless to say, all these wines are built for long-term aging.

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated 93–95/100

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

4.4/5

based on 11 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on January 5, 2025

After a long aging period that still left a slight mark, the 2019 Brune et Blonde needed a little more time. Now fully mature, it displays an elegant, velvety texture rich in fruit compote, spices, and delicate notes of bacon, enhanced by a subtle limestone minerality. A hint of smoky vanilla lingers on the finish. Already approachable, this cuvée, with its solid structure, will certainly improve with age. Tasted after aeration, paired with braised pheasant and chestnut purée. High price, as with all wines in this appellation. Rating = 4.1.