{"product_id":"e-guigal-cote-rotie-la-mouline-2020","title":"E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2020","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 Établissements Guigal was established in 1946 in Ampuis, Northern Rhône, and has since become one of the premier names in Rhône winemaking. The “La Mouline” vineyard is part of Guigal’s famous “La La” trio (La Mouline, La Landonne, La Turque), known for producing some of the most exquisite, sensual Côte-Rôtie wines. La Mouline is located in Côte Blonde, where wines are often more floral, elegant, and perfumed—offering expressiveness in balance with richness.\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’s in-house team led by Marcel and Philippe Guigal. They follow rigorous standards in vineyard selection and winemaking. Grapes are partially destemmed, co-fermented (Syrah with a small percentage of Viognier), and vinified with long maceration. Aging is carried out in 100 % new French oak for an extended period (typically about 42 months) to develop complexity, depth, and texture.\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\"\u003eLa Mouline vineyard enjoys the terroir of Côte Blonde, with granitic, schist, and mineral-rich soils, often lighter and more pale than those in the Côte Brune. The vines are old (many vines over 50 years) and the aspect gives them good exposure, with warmth, sunlight, and also cool nights—resulting in wines with finesse, floral lift, and strong varietal perfume.\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\"\u003eFermentation takes place with long maceration, allowing extraction of color, aromas, and tannin. The small portion of Viognier co-fermented adds floral lift and aromatics. After fermentation, the wine is aged for about 42 months in 100 % new French oak barrels to deepen structure, integrate oak, develop secondary and tertiary aromas, and mellow tannins.\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\"\u003ePowerful nose of violets, black cherry, crushed rocks, smoked meats, graphite, olive tapenade, espresso, and dark plum. The palate is rich and dense, yet shows elegant tannins, bright acidity, and seamless texture. Flavors of dark berry, blackberry, violet, spice, along with undergrowth and mineral complexity. Finish is very long, with perfume and power in balance.\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\"\u003eMatches well with rich, savory dishes: roasted game (venison, duck), grilled or seared beef, lamb with herb crust, mushroom or truffle dishes, strong cheeses. Also good with complex sauces containing smoked or earthy elements. Leave time for the wine to breathe.\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 at least 1-2 hours if drinking before maturity to allow aromas to open and soften structure. Use a large red wine glass (Bordeaux- or Rhône-style) to allow development of aromatics and to capture richness.\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\"\u003eWhile already remarkable, the 2020 vintage will benefit from cellaring. Peak drinking should begin around 2028-2030 and extend well into the 2030s or 2040s under optimal storage conditions (cool, stable, 12-14 °C, dark). Tertiary notes such as earth, leather, smoked meat, forest floor, and more nuanced spice will develop over time.\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\"\u003e≈ 89 % Syrah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e≈ 11 % Viognier\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003e13.5 %\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck – 100 Points\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVinous (Nicolas Greinacher) – 98 Points\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJames Suckling – 98 Points\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDecanter – 95 Points\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922271584470,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/E.GuigalCoteRotieLaMouline_951e5341-092d-4d77-a4e3-e116c01de54b.png?v=1773668013","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/e-guigal-cote-rotie-la-mouline-2020","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}