COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Syrah, Viognier
PRODUCER
E. Guigal
REGION
Rhône Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2019 originates from the historic Côte-Rôtie appellation in the Northern Rhône Valley. La Mouline is Guigal's oldest single-vineyard site, featuring vines that average 75-90 years old, with some dating back to the 1890s. This particular cuvée is known for its unique aromatic profile and texture, partly attributed to the co-fermentation of 89% Syrah with 11% Viognier. The vineyard itself is a steeply terraced amphitheater on the Côte Blonde, with soils composed of gneiss and limestone loess. The 2019 vintage in the Northern Rhône was characterized by a warm, dry summer, leading to excellent grape maturation and resulting in powerful, well-balanced wines.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€390
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
La Mouline vineyard walls are 2,400 years old.
Fact 02
It's Guigal's first single-vineyard Côte-Rôtie, acquired in 1963.
Fact 03
The wine is sometimes called the 'feminine' Côte-Rôtie due to its aromatic finesse.
Fact 04
This is a 'cuvée confidentielle' with very limited annual production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2019 begins with hand-harvested grapes. Fermentation and maceration take place in thermoregulated stainless steel vats for about four weeks, employing traditional pump-overs. A key technique is the co-fermentation of the Syrah and Viognier grapes. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an extensive aging period of 40-42 months, exclusively in new oak barrels. The average yield is maintained at 35 hl/hectare.
