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Guigal - Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde de Guigal 2010

Name: Guigal - Côte-Rôtie Guigal's Brune and Blonde 2010
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 4.3 (136 reviews)

Côte-Rôtie|Red wine

4.3/5 (136 customers)

93/100

Robert Parker

17/20

Bettane & Desseauve

15/20

Gault & Millau

94/100

Wine Spectator

91/100

Wine Enthusiast

17,5/20

Jancis Robinson

“The 2010 Brune et Blonde ‘ Côte-Rôtie ’ is a beauty with a floral, fresh, and fragrant profile. It offers notes of raspberry, toast, licorice, and abundant aromas of rose petals and flowers. A medium-bodied, juicy, elegant, and pure ‘ Côte-Rôtie ’ that can be enjoyed at any time over the next decade. ” (Wine Advocate 2014 – Robert Parker)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

Brune et Blonde

Vintage

2010

Designation

Côte-Rôtie

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

96% Syrah, 4% Viognier

Regions

steep terraced plots. Côte Blonde: siliceous-calcareous soil; Côte Brune: soil rich in iron oxides

Viticulture

Cultivation using integrated pest management to combat vine diseases and pests. Vines are managed to yield 38 hl/hectare

Grape Harvest

at optimal maturity

Wine Production

in closed stainless steel tanks, with automatic punching down and controlled alcoholic fermentation temperatures; an average of 3½ weeks of vatting

Livestock Farming

A minimum of 36 months in oak barrels, 40% new oak

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

a deep ruby-red color

Nose

with notes of spices, red berries, and delicate woody aromas

Palate

A wine with round, well-integrated tannins and aromas of raspberries, blackberries, and vanilla

Serve

decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2030

Production

220,000 bottles

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 (2015 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)

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

About the wine:

It matches the high quality of the 1978 and 1985 vintages despite the enormous size of this vintage (over 350,000 bottles!) and, above all, possesses a distinct character that seems to elude many—with notes of violet that only non-reductive aging can bring out. It has charm to spare and, above all, a finesse rooted in the terroir of the estate’s 40 hectares of vineyards.

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

Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Very good)

5-Star Rated Estate (Outstanding Production)

About the wine:

We love the contrasting pairing of the "blonde" and the "brunette," the spiciness and the freshness, the smooth, savory flavor and the unexpected grip of the tannins—all held in a most successful "Caudalistic" balance! Still a bit young—we’ll wait for them to develop...

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 (2014 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

The 2010 Brune et Blonde " Côte-Rôtie " is a beauty with a fresh, fragrant, floral profile. It offers notes of raspberry, toast, licorice, and abundant aromas of rose petals and flowers. A medium-bodied, juicy, elegant, and pure " Côte-Rôtie " that can be enjoyed at any time over the next decade.

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

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 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.

Wine Spectator

Wine rated 94/100 (Exceptional wine)

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2015 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

By far the appellation’s largest production, Guigal’s Brune et Blonde continues to be an excellent representation of the region. It is a rich wine with a textured palate, featuring aromas and flavors of espresso and plum that blend together to create a luscious, fruity profile and a long finish.

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2014 guide) 17,5/20

About the wine:

Aged for 36 months, 50% in barrels. Co-fermented with Viognier. Notes of violets and peppery meat; there’s no doubt about its authenticity. Classic, flavorful, with lovely tannins. An impressive aromatic profile and lovely depth of aroma.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

4.3/5

based on 136 reviews