E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2022
97-100/100
Jeb Dunnuck
96/100
Decanter
94-96/100
Vinous
17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"As the house's premier cru, La Mouline embodies the foundation of our tradition of excellence."
"Aromas of black raspberries, wildflowers, and bacon fat emerge from the 2022 Côte Rôtie La Mouline, which offers an exotic yet dark, rich, and powerful profile. Blended from 89% Syrah and 11% Viognier, and aged for 42 months in new oak barrels, it offers great depth on the palate, full-bodied richness, and ripe tannins, while retaining the classic character and sensuality of La Mouline. ” (Jeb Dunnuck 2025). • Delivered in individual wooden crates for all orders of this wine (excluding “Pickup Point” delivery method)
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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
2047
Food and Wine Pairings
An exceptional wine calls for exceptional dishes: small game birds, woodcock...
Bettane & Desseauve
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 estate-owned vineyards), supplemented in the spring of 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d’Aquéria. And, as always, there is the 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 red, white, and rosé varieties—and Tavel, Philippe’s favorite wine.
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
Subtly spicy, very true to its character with aromas of tobacco leaves. Particularly briny this year and nuanced, not as lush as some 2022 vintages—which isn’t a bad thing. Exuberant and very classic, the tannins are slightly dry, and the finish is currently full of oak smoke. Not overly alcoholic, although the fruit is extremely ripe. From the Côte Blonde vineyard. At the start of its 40-month aging in new French oak barrels.
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
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 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 that produce the Ex-Voto cuvée. 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.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2023 guide) 17,5/20
About the wine:
An alluring, slightly reserved nose. On the palate, it offers good concentration and density, along with a structured mid-palate that reveals a lovely touch of acidity throughout the tasting. The oak is toasty and clearly needs time. The tannins are already superbly polished and integrated. This wine needs to age to come into harmony.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94-96/100
About the wine:
The 2022 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline is characterized by intense, pronounced flavors of raspberry, black cherry, Bourbon vanilla, crushed violet, floral notes, and cedar. Medium-bodied and refreshing, the 2022 vintage promises to be a classic La Mouline, full of energy and finesse. Solidly structured and perfectly balanced, it offers excellent length on the palate with a complex finish.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2025 guide) 97-100/100
Rated "Recommended"
About the wine:
Aromas of black raspberries, wildflowers, and bacon fat emerge from the 2022 Côte Rôtie La Mouline, which offers an exotic yet dark, rich, and powerful profile. Composed of 89% Syrah and 11% Viognier, and aged for 42 months in new oak barrels, it offers great depth on the palate, full-bodied richness, and ripe tannins, while retaining the classic character and sensuality of La Mouline.
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