{"product_id":"2019-e-guigal-cote-rotie-la-landonne","title":"2019 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne is one of the Rhône Valley’s true reference wines, a powerful, single-vineyard Syrah that has become a benchmark for collectors worldwide. Sourced from the legendary La Landonne lieu-dit, this cuvée is renowned for its depth, structure and remarkable longevity. As the most robust and firmly structured of Guigal’s famed “La La” trilogy, the 2019 vintage once again underscores why La Landonne is so fiercely sought after by serious wine lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2019 La Landonne is profoundly dark and opaque, with an almost inky core that hints at its concentration and youth, edged by a narrow purple rim. The nose is intensely complex and layered: blackcurrant and blackberry compote unfold first, followed by cassis, black olive tapenade, smoked and cured meats, cracked black pepper, and a tapestry of dried herbs and wild garrigue. Subtle notes of graphite, violets, toasted spice and new French oak add further dimension as the wine opens in the glass.\n\nOn the palate, this is La Landonne in its most classic guise: full-bodied, dense and tightly woven, with a rich, velvety texture supported by a firm spine of ripe, authoritative tannins. Flavors echo the nose with dark berry fruit, charcuterie, cocoa, espresso, licorice and a savory, almost ferrous minerality derived from its iron-rich soils. The finish is exceptionally long and resonant, with lingering notes of smoke, spice and dark fruit. Still very youthful, the 2019 has significant aging potential; expect it to evolve beautifully over 15–30 years, gaining even more nuance, aromatic complexity and silkiness with time in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Landonne is a steep, terraced vineyard on the Côte Brune of Côte-Rôtie, rooted in limestone-clay soils rich in iron that confer both power and a distinct mineral, almost meaty character to the Syrah. The vines are farmed organically with meticulous attention to low yields, and the extreme slope requires labor-intensive, largely manual vineyard work, from pruning through to harvest. Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and rigorously sorted before vinification. The wine is traditionally vinified with a focus on extracting depth and structure, then aged for an extended 42 months in new French oak barrels, a hallmark of Guigal’s top Côte-Rôtie cuvées. This long élevage polishes the formidable tannins, integrates the oak, and sculpts the wine into the profound, ageworthy expression that defines La Landonne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine that shines brightest alongside richly flavored, hearty cuisine. Think slow-braised lamb shanks, venison or other game, dry-aged ribeye, duck breast with black olive or berry sauces, or dishes featuring wild mushrooms, truffles and roasted root vegetables. It also pairs beautifully with aged hard cheeses such as Comté, Beaufort or mature Pecorino. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to showcase its aromatic complexity without emphasizing the alcohol. In its youth, decanting for 2–3 hours is strongly recommended to allow the wine to unfurl, soften the tannins and reveal its full spectrum of aromas; older bottles (15+ years) may require a gentler, shorter decant primarily to separate any sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in the village of Ampuis, in the heart of Côte-Rôtie, E. Guigal has grown from a small family cellar into one of the Rhône Valley’s most influential and respected estates. Often credited as a pioneer of single-vineyard Côte-Rôtie wines, Guigal brought worldwide attention to the appellation through its three iconic “La La” bottlings: La Landonne, La Mouline and La Turque. Now led by second-generation Marcel Guigal and his son Philippe, the domaine continues to work organically in the vineyards, favoring low yields and minimal intervention in the cellar to let each terroir speak clearly. Guigal’s wines—from Côte-Rôtie to Condrieu and Hermitage—regularly receive top scores from international critics and are regarded as benchmarks for their respective appellations, cementing the estate’s status as a cornerstone of the Northern Rhône.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guigal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251827855697,"sku":"GCW-GUIG-19331","price":525.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/cote-rotie-la-landonne-00-rg.png?v=1783441677","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2019-e-guigal-cote-rotie-la-landonne","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}