Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2001

E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2001 is one of the most sought-after Syrah cuvées from the northern Rhône, crafted from a single, prized parcel in Côte Brune. Deep, powerful, and remarkably refined, it reflects both the intensity of the vineyard and the house’s exacting standards, with a reputation that has made La Landonne a benchmark for age-worthy Côte-Rôtie.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a deep black-ruby colour with impressive concentration. The nose is layered and complex, opening with blackcurrant, plum, graphite, tobacco, black olives, and smoked meat, then evolving with age into hints of liquorice, herbs, and mineral dust. The palate is dense and highly structured, with a firm backbone of acidity and tannins that are now polished but still very much present. Dark, ripe fruit is wrapped in a combination of power and elegance, finishing long with notes of black pepper, dark chocolate, and tobacco. The 2001 vintage is still developing and has further ageing potential, though it is already beautifully balanced and focused.

Production
La Landonne comes from Côte Brune, one of the most distinctive and revered sectors of Côte-Rôtie, where steep slopes and schist-rich soils give Syrah its signature depth, structure, and smoky mineral character. The grapes are hand-harvested, undergo a long maceration, and the wine is matured for around 42 months in new French oak barrels to build complexity and longevity.

Food & Serving
This is a wine to serve with richly flavoured dishes such as roast lamb, venison, braised beef, game birds, or slow-cooked lamb shoulder. It also works beautifully with grilled meats, truffle dishes, and mature hard cheeses. Decant for 1–2 hours and serve at 16–18°C to allow its full aromatic complexity and structure to open up.

Producer
E. Guigal is one of the great names of the Rhône Valley, founded in 1946 and now recognised worldwide for producing benchmark wines from Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Condrieu. The family has played a major role in elevating the reputation of the northern Rhône through uncompromising vineyard work and meticulous élevage, and La Landonne stands among its most celebrated flagship wines.

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