Retour Guigal - Côte-Rôtie - La Mouline - Rouge - 2020
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Côte-Rôtie
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2020
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Syrah
ALCOHOL: 13.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright, intense red.
Nose Very typical Syrah aromas, with hints of smoke and black fruit.
Palate Complex and powerful, with beautifully ripe fruit, this cuvée offers a juice of great elegance, both pure and precise, with a Mediterranean character.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 16 and 18°C.
Food Char-grilled prime rib, small game birds, woodcock, hare à la Royale.
Cellar ageing From now until 2033, and even longer for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Maison Guigal is not just a top winery, it’s a legendary story of human achievement. They’ve reached the peak of Rhône winemaking, with their Côte-Rôties La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque standing as unmatched icons.

These wines are masterfully crafted for long aging, combining power, depth, and rare finesse. They are timeless masterpieces, destined to be cherished for generations.

Château d'Ampuis, made from seven exceptional terroirs on the famous Brune and Blonde slopes, often stands shoulder to shoulder with these legends. The vines, all at least 50 years old, contribute to a wine of extraordinary character.

These gems are consistently celebrated by critics, including the Parker Guide, and recent vintages are no exception. With production being extremely limited, these wines are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Wine From the historic "Côte Blonde" slope, the 2020 Red Côte Rôtie La Mouline retains its legendary finesse. This exclusive cuvée, from just 1.4 hectares of Syrah, once again showcases remarkable elegance, this time with less floral character but more dark fruits, smoky-toast notes, and black olive in a pure and precise aromatic profile. It has a more Mediterranean character, woven into a powerful and complex structure with intense tannins. Ready to age gracefully for the next twenty years or more. Rated 96-98/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand-harvested, vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, extracted by regular pumping-over, aged for 40 months in new barrels.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Domaine rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
Cuvée rated 96-98/100 by our Committee!
Robert Parker: 93-95/100