{"product_id":"guigal-la-landonne-2007-75-cl","title":"Guigal La Landonne 2007","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuigal La Landonne 2007 is one of the great benchmark wines of Côte-Rôtie, crafted from a single, steeply terraced vineyard that consistently delivers depth, power and age-worthiness. This cuvée is celebrated for its intense, muscular style, marrying Northern Rhône Syrah’s wild savory character with remarkable finesse and polish. The 2007 vintage is already drinking beautifully yet remains built for the long haul, showing why La Landonne has become a modern icon of Rhône wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2007 La Landonne is deep, opaque ruby with a dark, almost inky core and a faint brick nuance just beginning to emerge at the rim. The nose is complex and unmistakably Côte-Rôtie: aromas of smoked beef, black olive tapenade, blackcurrant, and crushed blackberry unfold alongside cracked black pepper, graphite, violets, and a subtle smokiness from long élevage in oak. Hints of cured meat, leather and garrigue add a wild, savory dimension as it opens.\n\nOn the palate, this is full-bodied and concentrated yet surprisingly supple for such a structured wine, reflecting the generous, forward nature of the 2007 vintage. Flavors echo the nose with layers of dark fruits—blackcurrant, blackberry and plum—wrapped around notes of roasted meat, olive, licorice, and a fine mineral backbone. The tannins are abundant yet ripe and sweet-edged, giving firm grip without harshness, and the acidity keeps everything lifted and fresh. Already highly enjoyable, it is still on an upward trajectory: expect optimal maturity in the next 5–10 years, with the capacity to age gracefully for 25–30 years from the vintage in a good cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Landonne is a single, terraced vineyard on the Côte Brune of Côte-Rôtie, where steep slopes of dark schist and mica, with some clay and iron-rich soils, yield intensely structured, deeply colored Syrah. The site’s south\/southeast exposure maximizes sun in this cool Northern Rhône climate, while low yields from old vines concentrate flavor. Grapes are harvested by hand due to the extreme slope, with strict sorting to ensure only perfectly ripe fruit is used. Fermentation typically takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel or concrete tanks, often with a good proportion of whole clusters to enhance structure, spice and aromatic complexity. After a long maceration to extract color, tannin and flavor, the wine is aged for around 40+ months in new French oak barrels, a hallmark of Guigal’s single-vineyard Côte-Rôties, which adds polish, depth and the capacity for long-term evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis powerful, savory Syrah pairs best with richly flavored dishes that can stand up to its structure and intensity. Think grilled or roasted lamb, dry-aged ribeye, venison, duck with black olive or pepper sauces, slow-braised beef cheeks, or game stews. It also works beautifully with dishes featuring wild mushrooms, truffles, or black olives, and with aged hard cheeses like Comté or mature Manchego. Serve at 16–18°C (about 60–64°F) for optimal expression. Decanting is strongly recommended—at least 1–2 hours for a bottle in its current phase, and up to 3 hours for a more youthful-feeling bottle—to allow the aromas to unfurl and the tannins to soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in the tiny village of Ampuis, E. Guigal has grown into the defining estate of Côte-Rôtie and one of the most influential producers in the Rhône Valley. Under the stewardship of Marcel and now Philippe Guigal, the domaine has become world-renowned for its meticulous vineyard work, exacting selection and long, patient élevage. The trio of single-vineyard Côte-Rôties—La Landonne, La Mouline and La Turque—helped put Côte-Rôtie on the global fine wine map and are often referred to as the region’s ‘La-Las’. La Landonne, in particular, is known for being the most powerful and structured of the three, and consistently receives top critical acclaim, reinforcing Guigal’s status as a benchmark for age-worthy Northern Rhône Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guigal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252481937745,"sku":"PS-15087144141180","price":363.72,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/LA_20LANDONNE_8f37c1a5-ff4b-4601-924e-1ec97039f23a.png?v=1783444830","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/guigal-la-landonne-2007-75-cl","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}