Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Guigal
Label Name:
 
Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte-Rôtie (Northern Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
96% Syrah, 4% Viognier
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 95; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92; Jeb Dunnuck 92 (reviews 2022–2023)

Tasting Note
Inky ruby; vibrant cherry and boysenberry with violet, black pepper and licorice; supple palate of red and blue preserves, spicecake, olive paste and vanilla; velvety, building tannins and a long floral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef stew, venison/game, duck confit, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan beef, grilled lamb skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; Syrah co-fermented with ~4% Viognier in stainless vats with ~3-week fermentation; aged 36 months in oak barrels (≈50% new); Guigal uses in‑house cooperage.

Vineyard Info
Maison E. Guigal — multi‑generational Northern Rhône house, major Côte‑Rôtie landholder producing benchmark Syrah cuvées; founded mid‑20th century and noted for quality and in‑house barrel program.