COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Syrah 89%, Viognier 11%
PRODUCER
E. Guigal
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Mouline by E. Guigal is an iconic red wine from the Côte-Rôtie appellation in France's Northern Rhône. Produced from 89% Syrah and 11% Viognier, it hails from a single, historic vineyard known for its ancient terraced walls. Founded by Etienne Guigal in 1946, the Guigal family estate is dedicated to meticulous viticulture and patient aging. The 2017 vintage benefited from a dry summer, resulting in concentrated fruit. La Mouline is celebrated for its voluptuous texture and complex aromatics, often described as the most 'feminine' of Guigal's single-vineyard offerings.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€760
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'La Mouline' vineyard has terrace walls dating back 2,400 years.
Fact 02
Guigal crafts its own barrels by hand at its own cooperage.
Fact 03
The 2017 vintage yielded only 210 cases globally.
Fact 04
La Mouline is considered the most 'feminine' of Guigal's Côte-Rôties.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Mouline is produced using traditional methods with a focus on meticulous detail. The Syrah and Viognier grapes are co-fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with maceration lasting approximately four weeks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for an extended period of 42 months in 100% new oak barrels. E. Guigal uniquely crafts these barrels by hand at their own cooperage, ensuring a precise integration of oak influence. Viticultural practices include low yields, hand-harvesting, and a commitment to avoiding chemical treatments in the vineyard.
