Retour Guigal - Côte-Rôtie - Brune et Blonde - Rouge - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Côte-Rôtie
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 96% Syrah & 4% Viognier
ALCOHOL: 13 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Deep, dark red with good intensity.
Nose Aromas of red and black fruits underlined by spicy notes.
Palate Fresh and well-balanced, with fragrant fruity aromas, this wine has a silky profile, a full-bodied juice, smooth tannins and good aging potential.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 16 and 18°C.
Food Rack of veal with chanterelle mushrooms, jugged hare, tournedos of duck breast with foie gras.
Cellar ageing From now until 2033, and even longer for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A fantastic viticultural success paired with a remarkable human adventure, Maison Guigal has reached the pinnacle of excellence. Its unparalleled vineyard holdings enable it to achieve the perfect balance: producing large volumes with unwavering quality and consistency.

Whether in its single-vineyard cuvées or lieux-dits, the level of craftsmanship remains exceptionally high, with meticulous attention to every detail. Today, Guigal stands among the greatest and most respected talents in the Rhône. It is a reliable and unmatched value!
Wine A strong signature of the house, the 2021 Red Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde unfurls delicate fruity and spicy aromas within a silky structure, with well-integrated tannins. Enhanced by Guigal's expert aging process, this nuanced wine, perfectly matured in barrels, offers a fresh and balanced profile, skillfully crafted, with a hint of oak still noticeable but showing great potential.
Vinification Hand harvested. Aged for a minimum of 36 months in oak barrels, 50% of which are new.
AWARDS
AWARDS House rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
5-star rating in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024