| Producer | E. Guigal |
| Country | France |
| Region | Northern Rhône |
| Subregion | Côte-Rôtie |
| Varietal | Shiraz/Syrah |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 121196 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 13.00% |
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E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde is a wine that embodies the legacy of Marcel Guigal, who single-handedly elevated this historically significant wine region to global prominence. The Northern Rhône, the birthplace of wine civilization, is home to vineyards first planted by Romans 2,500 years ago, producing wines with an unmatched depth and complexity. Guigal’s relentless dedication to quality and detail has transformed Côte-Rôtie into one of the world’s most compelling and sought-after appellations. With their distinctive, exotic profile, these wines are world class.
VINEYARD
Côte-Rôtie is situated in the northernmost region of the Rhone valley. The Syrah vine is planted on steep terraced hillsides which catch and focus the sun's heat, giving the region its reputation and name: "Roasted Slope." A small percentage of the white Viognier grape is coplanted with the Syrah, and the two are harvested and fermented together, giving the wine more elegance and lightness. The Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde de Guigal refers to the fact that the grapes come from the two areas of Côte-Rôtie, the Côte Brune and Côte Blonde. The historical legend is that long ago a lord deeded the Côte Brune to his dark-haired daughter and the Côte Blonde to his blond daughter. The soils of the Côte Brune are indeed darker, containing more iron and some clay while the paler soils of the Côte Blonde have more sand and limestone.
WINEMAKING
This blend of 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier was hand-harvested and sorted before a 3-week temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel. The wine ages for 36 months in oak barrel, of which 50% is new oak. All the barrels used by Guigal are produced on site by their cooper, a rarity in the wine world.
VINTAGE
The 2021 Northern Rhône vintage faced spring frost and a cool, wet summer, leading to one of the smallest crops in recent memory. Producers battled disease pressure and delayed ripening, but a dry, sunny September salvaged quality. Harvest was late but clean, and the wines are a throwback in style—fresh, elegant, and lower in alcohol, with precise aromatics and bright acidity. This is a vintage for purists, marked by finesse and balance rather than power and richness.
TASTING NOTE
Spices, red berries and delicate oak aromas. The wine opens with round, soft tannin that are followed by raspberry, blackberry and vanilla. Overall, the wine is balanced between scarcely perceptible acidity and soft tannins.
FOOD PAIRING
Small game, red meat and cheese.
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Syrah
Appellation
Cote-Rotie
Alcohol
13%
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