{"product_id":"e-guigal-cote-rotie-brune-blonde-2021","title":"E. Guigal Cote Rotie \"Brune \u0026 Blonde\" 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMaison E. Guigal was established in 1946 in Ampuis, in the Northern Rhône Valley. Over generations—first Étienne Guigal, then his son Marcel, now Philippe—the domaine has built its reputation on both elite single-vineyard bottlings (La Mouline, La Landonne, La Turque) and benchmark appellation wines. The Brune et Blonde “Collection” wine is Guigal’s archetypal Côte-Rôtie blend released annually. It occupies a position between their entry Côte-Rôtie and their ultra-premium single-vineyard “La-La” wines. It expresses terroir fidelity, balance, and aging potential without the super-spendy prices of the highest cuvées.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe wine is made by Guigal under Philippe Guigal’s leadership. Grapes are hand harvested, sorted, and co-fermented. Viognier is included in small proportion for aromatic lift. The winemaking uses temperature-controlled fermentations, followed by extended maceration and élevage in oak barrels (half of which are new oak). The goal is to preserve freshness and varietal character, while integrating oak and structure so the wine can age graciously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFruit comes from the two sub-zones of Côte-Rôtie: Côte Blonde (sand, limestone, lighter soils) and Côte Brune (darker soils, iron rich, some clay). Average vine age is around 35 years. The slopes are steep and terraces receive intense sunlight, with cooling influence at night. The 2021 vintage was marked by spring frost, a cool wet summer, but a dry sunny September that brought ripeness. These conditions yielded a wine with finesse and tension rather than sheer power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBlend is approximately 96 % Syrah and 4 % Viognier. Fermentation is done in stainless steel vats with temperature control, over ~3 weeks maceration. After fermentation the wine is aged in oak barrels for 36 months, with about 50 % of the barrels being new oak. Cooperage is internal to Guigal. The oak regimen adds spice, texture, and supports structure without overwhelming fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAromas of sweet berries, charred bark, sandalwood, chocolate, with floral hints such as violet and subtle perfume. On the palate the wine shows medium- to full-body, finely grained tannins, bright core of red and dark berries—raspberry, blackberry—balanced acidity, soft oak spice (vanilla, toast), and a Velvety texture. Finish is precise and balanced, with a clean aftertaste and lingering minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs well with red meats: grilled lamb, ribeye, roast beef. Also excellent with game birds, roasted duck, or venison. Earthy mushrooms (hen-of-the-woods, porcini) enhance the wine’s herbal and forest floor notes. Cheese boards with aged goat or sheep cheeses, and charcuterie will also bring out its texture and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe at 17-18 °C. Decant for about an hour to open up aromatics and soften the oak influence early on. Use a large red wine glass (Bordeaux or Rhône style) to allow complexity and aroma to evolve. Once opened, consume over 2-3 hours to appreciate evolution in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBest drinking begins around 2025-2027, but cellaring through 2035-2040 will bring out secondary and tertiary layers: leather, smoked herbs, earth, truffle, while maintaining fruit freshness. Proper storage (12-14 °C, stable humidity, dark, bottle on side) will help integration of oak and maturation of tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e96 % Syrah, 4 % Viognier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e14.0 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJames Suckling 94\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWine Enthusiast 94\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922271879382,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/E.GuigalCoteRotie_Brune_Blonde.png?v=1773668020","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/e-guigal-cote-rotie-brune-blonde-2021","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}