Wine:

Hailing from the historic “Côte Blonde” hillside, the 2018 Red La Mouline Côte Rôtie retains its legendary finesse and incredible aromatic complexity. A confidential cuvée (from only 1,4 hectares of syrah) who distinguishes itself in this vintage by its incomparable elegance, boasting persistent aromas of violet, black pepper, and red and black berries. The discreet presence of oak compliments a rich and concentrated texture, for a wine built for decades of aging. A refined and luxurious wine, a real delight rated 98-100/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats, extraction by regular pumping over, aging for 40 months in new barrels.

Color:

Bright and intense red.

Nose:

Aromas of small red and black berries enhanced by hints of violet and black pepper.

Palate:

Powerful and elegant, this sumptuous wine is perfectly balanced, with deep aromas, beautiful texture and an incredibly long finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Braised rib of beef, small game birds, hare à la Royale.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2050, and even more for enthusiasts

Maison Guigal is the pinnacle of French viticulture today…a fantastic success story coupled with a tremendous human adventure that truly does it all: from producing large volumes with unwavering quality and regularity to delivering amazing parcel-based wines. 

Icons of the Rhone Valley region, whose quality is acclaimed by critics from around the world, the Mouline, Landonne, and Turque Côte Rôtie wines are some of the most sought-after bottles of their appellations. Testaments to the genius of their winemaker and built for long years of aging, they are powerful, complex, and refined wines that will stand the test of time. 

Praised by Robert Parker, their 2018 vintage is already a success. Impeccably crafted wines that already claim a place amongst the best bottles of the last two decades.