E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2021
18/20
Jancis Robinson
93-95/100
Jeb Dunnuck
93-95/100
Vinous
93/100
Decanter
"Only a few bottles for this prestigious and exceptional cuvée".
"Leading the three wines from single vineyards, Côte Rôtie La Mouline 2021 has a deeper ruby/purple color and Burgundian aromas of black raspberry, graphite, camphor and flowers. It's medium to full-bodied, with a pure, incredibly elegant palate, beautiful tannins and a lovely finish." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024). - Delivery in individual wooden cases for all orders of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).
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Eye
Ruby red with vermilion highlights
Nose
Red berries, blackberry and violet floral aromas, powerful but fine aromatic intensity.
Mouth
Supple and harmonious attack between the finesse of the aromas and the explosive richness due to the concentration of this wine, voluptuous and silky texture, intensely aromatic.
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Drink before
2046
Food and wine pairing
Exceptional wine, exceptional food: small game birds, woodcock...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)
About the domain :
Marcel and Philippe Guigal work together to run this fine family business, which since 2017 has expanded southwards into Châteauneuf-du-Pape (77 hectares owned), to be complemented in spring 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d'Aquéria. And still the rich parcel of land in Côte Rotie, Condrieu, Saint Joseph and Hermitage. Enthusiasts can enjoy some of the valley's finest cuvées, not forgetting the brilliant Côtes-du-Rhône, in all three colors, and Tavel, Philippe's favorite cru.
Decanter
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Lovely red fruit on the nose, fragrant and delicate. Slightly full-bodied, it has taken to the wood remarkably well. Only slightly tannic. The acidity is also low, making this a lightly concentrated wine that's already drinkable. A small vintage of La Mouline, not very long. From Côte Blonde. Sample tasted at the beginning of its 40 months in new French oak barrels.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
In addition to its côte-rôtie, hermitage and condrieu "treasures", Maison Guigal owns two fine parcels of saint-joseph: the lieu-dit "Saint-Joseph", which gave its name to the appellation, and the Vignes de l'Hospice planted on a steep granite hillside, already spotted by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon and with a geological formation similar to the famous colline des Bessards in hermitage.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Estate rated 5*Stars (Outstanding production)
About the domain :
An emblematic figure of the Northern Rhône, Marcel Guigal is both a major wine merchant and a great owner. Under this second hat, he manages famous Côte Rôtie crus such as La Mouline, La Turque and La Landonne, not to mention La Doriane in Condrieu. A tireless worker with a tireless intellectual curiosity, he succeeded his father, Etienne. Philippe Guigal, oenologist and representative of the third generation, carries on the work in duo with his father, still based on this property-trading duality. Vinification of the northern appellations all takes place at Ampuis.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated ***** (Exceptional)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
The most emblematic house in the northern Rhône Valley needs no introduction. Under this name, we bring together the cuvées from our own vineyards, which we separate from our trading activities. We thus find the famous Côte-Rôtie trio: La Mouline, La Turque and La Landonne; the first two are brands, the last a registered terroir. Added to these are the Château d'Ampuis cuvée and the Condrieu La Doriane. In addition to these star crus, there's the cuvée Vignes de l'Hospice, a Saint Joseph located on a magnificent terroir, as well as a few large plots in Hermitage from which the cuvée Ex-Voto is made. Marcel Guigal is ably supported by his son Philippe, who seems to be gently inflecting the style of the wines, with ageing that seems a little less dominant. Needless to say, all these wines are made for long ageing.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2022 guide) 18/20
About the wine:
Expressive, floral nose - rosehip, violet, perfume and liquorice. The palate is tight but charming. The tannins are fluid, delicate and pretty. Creamy, savory palate with toasty notes. Saline finish. A delicate, refined and elegant La Mouline.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93-95/100
About the wine:
The medium-bodied Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2021 presents aromas of orange blossom, rose petal, violet and mocha, combined with ripe red fruit. Traces of blackberry add another layer. Although it lacks the concentration and depth of the previous two vintages, the 2021 La Mouline promises to be a remarkably refined version of this cuvée. It finishes with persistence and flavor.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93-95/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
Leading the three wines from single vineyards, Côte Rôtie La Mouline 2021 has a deeper ruby/purple color and Burgundian aromas of black raspberry, graphite, camphor and flowers. It is medium to full-bodied, with a pure, incredibly elegant palate, fine tannins and a beautiful finish.