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E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2020
E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2020

E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2020

Côte-Rôtie|Red wine

98/100

James Suckling

97+/100

Jeb Dunnuck

96-98/100

Vinous

96/100

Bettane & Desseauve

96/100

RVF

95/100

Decanter

17,5/20

Jancis Robinson

93-95/100

Robert Parker

1*Étoile

Hachette

purity
sensual
fine wine

"Only a few bottles of this prestigious and exceptional vintage"

“The 2020 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline is spectacular, blending orange peel, dried meat, crushed stone, violet, raspberry, and cedar with a hint of espresso. Menthol notes round out the alluring aromatic profile. Tight yet soft tannins on the palate frame this exceptional La Mouline, which manages to combine elegance and power in a remarkable way. I can’t wait to taste it once it’s bottled.” (Vinous 2023). • Delivered in a single wooden case for all orders of this wine (excluding “Pickup Point” delivery method)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

La Mouline

Vintage

2020

Designation

Côte-Rôtie

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

89% Syrah, 11% Viognier

Regions

Terraced vineyards composed of gneiss, resulting in light-colored, siliceous soils mixed with calcareous loess

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, using traditional pumping-over techniques, with alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasting 4 weeks

Livestock Farming

40 months with new parts

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

Ruby-red color with vermilion highlights

Nose

Small red berries, blackberry, and floral notes of violet; a powerful yet delicate aromatic intensity

Palate

A smooth, harmonious attack that balances delicate aromas with the explosive richness resulting from this wine’s concentration; a voluptuous, silky texture; intensely aromatic

Serve

Decant at 16-18°C

Drink before

2045

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

An exceptional wine calls for exceptional food: small game birds, woodcock...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100

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

About the estate:

Marcel and Philippe Guigal jointly run 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 they still maintain their extensive 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.
Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2021 guide) 95/100

About the wine:

Dried fruits like plums with a hint of prunes in the mix. Moderately full-bodied, with fresh, fine tannins; a rather ethereal style from La Mouline, with floral notes and an abundance of spicy oak among the roses. A compact style of wine for this vintage that reflects what this vineyard has to offer—a fine expression of the terroir. I’d drink it young, but it will age quite well.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2025) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

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

About the wine:

A Mouline that makes no secret of its luxurious oak aging, with its pronounced aromas of vanilla, mocha, and coconut. The fruit becomes slightly more apparent as the wine breathes, coming through in a full-bodied, fresh, and subtly tannic palate with lovely length—also carried by that same bold oak character.

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 first identified by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon and featuring a geological formation similar to that of the famous Bessards hill in Hermitage.
Gault & Millau Wine Guide

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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93-95/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

Dominated by dark notes of espresso, black olives, and pumpernickel, the 2020 Côte Rôtie La Mouline lacked the floral aromas that are typically so expressive in this vineyard. Full-bodied and rich, this is an atypical, robust, and currently closed vintage from La Mouline. It will be interesting to see how it evolves over the next few years of aging.

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 (2025 guide) 96/100

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 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 Côte-Rôtie trio: 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 exceptional 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 that strikes us as slightly less dominant. Needless to say, all these wines are built for long-term aging.
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2021 guide) 17,5/20

About the wine:

A toasty note on the nose, but with an immense density of delicious fruit behind it. Very fine tannins. It has a Burgundian flair.
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2023 guide) 96-98/100

About the wine:

The 2020 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline is spectacular, blending orange peel, dried meat, crushed stone, violet, raspberry, and cedar with a hint of espresso. Menthol notes round out the alluring aromatic profile. Tight yet soft tannins on the palate frame this exceptional La Mouline, which manages to combine elegance and power in a remarkable way. I can’t wait to taste it once it’s bottled.
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 98/100

About the wine:

A La Mouline that is so concentrated, so focused, and so brilliant for its vintage. The nose reveals aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, forest floor, and black pepper. It is a full-bodied wine with very fine tannins. It is full-bodied, dense, and yet so refined. The power is well-controlled; the velvety, voluptuous core of cherries and black berries blends harmoniously with the spices. The refined tannins guide the mid-palate toward a long, textured finish. Best enjoyed after 2026.
Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2024 guide) 97+/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

The 2020 Côte Rôtie La Mouline, which includes a significant amount of Viognier, comes from a steeply terraced plot in the Côte Blonde area and will spend four years in new French oak barrels, placing it at the forefront of single-vineyard wines. I don’t think it has the density of the 2015 or the 2019, but it displays an incredibly classic La Mouline profile, with floral and fragrant notes of red and black fruits, spicy oak, roasted meats, and exotic spices that are to die for. With its full-bodied richness, a rich, layered, and multidimensional palate, and its integrated, flawless tannins, it will shine after just a few years of bottle aging and will continue to evolve for 15 to 30 years in cool cellars.

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