E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde de Guigal 2021
94/100
James Suckling
90-92/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"The benchmark of the appellation, crafted with great precision"
“This wine is refined, textured, and finely crafted. It offers notes of sweet berries, charred bark, sandalwood, and chocolate. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, with finely grained tannins. The texture is velvety, with a structured, brilliant core of red berries at its center. The wine is well-balanced and refined in character. The power is controlled, and the finish is precise.” (James Suckling 2024)
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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 before
2036
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with game, red meat, beef stew, spiced pigeon, a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide): 5* Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
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 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.
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 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.
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
Estate rated ***** (Exceptional)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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 business. 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.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
This wine is refined, textured, and well-defined. It features notes of sweet berries, charred bark, sandalwood, and chocolate. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, with finely grained tannins. It has a velvety texture, with a structured, vibrant core of red berries at its center. The overall impression is balanced and refined. The power is well-controlled, and the finish is precise. Enjoy now or celllar.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90-92/100
Rated "Recommended"
About the wine:
Among the top Côte Rôties, the 2021 Côte Rôtie Brune Et Blonde is medium-bodied and well-balanced, showcasing the vintage’s fresher, more elegant style along with classic notes of ripe black fruit, smoked meat, pepper, and hints of flowers. It is a classic Côte Rôtie—structured, elegant, and straightforward—that will be impossible to resist over the next decade.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN M. Published on July 24, 2025
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