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2018 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline

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The warm 2018 vintage in Côte-Rôtie brought richness and opulence to La Mouline. This wine displays an aromatic bouquet of red berries, violets, and hints of sweet spices. The palate is silky and refined, with perfectly integrated tannins and a long, harmonious finish that reflects its iconic status.


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Robert Parker
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The Estate

E. Guigal is one of the most renowned wine producers in the Rhône Valley, France. Founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, the estate is now run by his son Marcel and grandson Philippe. Based in Ampuis, the heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation, Guigal has expanded its influence throughout the Rhône Valley over the decades. The estate is known for producing a wide range of wines, from entry-level Côtes du Rhône to some of the most sought-after and expensive wines in the world, including their famous "La La" wines from Côte-Rôtie: La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque.

1989 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 1989
1989
1989

Pure Silk Meets Perfect Sun

La Mouline's amphitheater-like exposure captured optimal ripening conditions through summer. The sheltered site's co-planted Viognier reached perfect phenolic maturity alongside the Syrah.

1991 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 1991
1991
1991

Cool Elegance Defines Year

Cool temperatures and moderate rainfall marked the growing season. La Mouline's protected slope allowed for extended hang time despite regional challenges. The wine shows remarkable precision with lifted aromatics from the Viognier complementing the Syrah's red fruit core.

1997 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 1997
1997
1997

Abundant Heat Drives Power

Intense summer heat waves concentrated already naturally low yields. The site's schist soils helped maintain freshness despite drought conditions. The resulting wine delivers bold blackberry liqueur, exotic spice, and a smoky finish.

2000 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2000
2000
2000

Drought Forges Dense Power

La Mouline's schist soils provided crucial water retention during severe summer drought. Record heat through August concentrated fruit to intense levels. The resulting wine shows immense depth with smoked meat, blackberry, and violet notes.

2001 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2001
2001
2001

Late Rains Test Patience

September rains challenged the sheltered amphitheater site. Strict selection and delayed harvest preserved quality despite difficult conditions. The wine delivers surprising power with black fruits, leather, and crushed herbs showing La Mouline's terroir strength.

2016 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2016
2016
2016

Late Season Heat Concentrates

Cool spring rains replenished the steep schist soils of the Côte Blonde, while late summer heat brought perfect ripening conditions to La Mouline's terraced amphitheater. The co-fermented Viognier achieved ideal ripeness alongside the Syrah, thanks to the site's southern exposure. The wine shows La Mouline's characteristic floral lift, with profound depth and the vintage's precise fruit concentration.

2018 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2018
2018
2018

Steep Slopes Drive Power

The amphitheater-shaped vineyard's steep terraces captured perfect ripeness through the warm growing season on Côte Blonde's distinctive soils. Viognier co-fermentation proved crucial as summer heat concentrated the Syrah's natural power. The wine shows profound violet and spice notes, balancing the vintage's warmth with La Mouline's signature ethereal character.

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