1997 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Côte-Rôtie Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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1997 E. Guigal La Mouline  (Côte-Rôtie) 96 Purchased when these wines were affordable, it was easy to buy a case, open a bottle every year to two and watch it develop. This bottle was still beautiful, but perhaps at the peak, or close to to peak because even with its floral, white fruit, spice, kirsch, garrigue and black raspberry character, the was a hair less interesting than when last tasted. This does not mean you need to worry about drinking it, as there is more than ample, fresh, silky, exotic, ripe, fresh berries remaining, but it's a not a wine to make old bones with. I'm going to finish my remaining bottles over the next 7-9 years. Purchased when these wines were affordable, it was easy to buy a case, open a bottle every year to two and watch it develop. This bottle was still beautiful, but perhaps at the peak, or close to to peak because even with its floral, white fruit, spice, kirsch, garrigue and black raspberry character, the was a hair less interesting than when last tasted. This does not mean you need to worry about drinking it, as there is more than ample, fresh, silky, exotic, ripe, fresh berries remaining, but it's a not a wine to make old bones with. I'm going to finish my remaining bottles over the next 7-9 years. 6,547 Views   Tasted Aug 31, 2013  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to From the first intoxicating scent, you know you're in for a treat. Licorice, flowers, kirsch, black cherry liqueur, sizzling bacon fat, pepper, earth, black raspberry and earthy aromas are all over the place. Pure silk, velvet and opulence, the wine feels lush as it crosses your palate. Acidity is in balance as the full bodied, concentrated wine feels fresh and lively. Still young, this is starting to drink great. Most vintages of La Mouline are expensive because the quality is high, very little wine is made and the demand outstrips the supply. With that in mind, 1997 Guigal La Mouline could be the best value for one of these prized wines. If you have not tasted La Mouline, or if you're looking to add more Guigal to your collection, this is the vintage to buy! From the first intoxicating scent, you know you're in for a treat. Licorice, flowers, kirsch, black cherry liqueur, sizzling bacon fat, pepper, earth, black raspberry and earthy aromas are all over the place. Pure silk, velvet and opulence, the wine feels lush as it crosses your palate. Acidity is in balance as the full bodied, concentrated wine feels fresh and lively. Still young, this is starting to drink great. Most vintages of La Mouline are expensive because the quality is high, very little wine is made and the demand outstrips the supply. With that in mind, 1997 Guigal La Mouline could be the best value for one of these prized wines. If you have not tasted La Mouline, or if you're looking to add more Guigal to your collection, this is the vintage to buy! 5,953 Views   Tasted Mar 15, 2012 This is one sexy little beast. Plush, lush, rich and filled with earthy, spiced cherries, assorted red and black fruits topped with a floral note. Close to mature, a few more years will help it develop. But if you have more than a few bottles, pop one. You won't be sorry. This is one sexy little beast. Plush, lush, rich and filled with earthy, spiced cherries, assorted red and black fruits topped with a floral note. Close to mature, a few more years will help it develop. But if you have more than a few bottles, pop one. You won't be sorry. 5,092 Views   Tasted Mar 25, 2008 A very seductive style of wine filled with deep cherry, black fruit, flower and spice aromas. A very seductive style of wine filled with deep cherry, black fruit, flower and spice aromas. 4,591 Views   Tasted Feb 14, 2005

When to Drink Guigal Cote Rotie, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Some Guigal Cote Rotie can be enjoyed on the young side. The Brune & Blondeshould be decanted at least 1 hour or more, Guigal Ampuis 1-3 hours and the Guigal La La's can be decanted 3-4 hours when young, allowing the wines to soften and open their perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Guigal Cote Rotie is usually better with 3-5 years of cellaring for the Brune & Blonde, 5-10 years of cellaring for the Guigal Ampuis, and the top 3 wines, the La La's need at least 12-15 years of cellaring. At their best, the top Cote Rotie from Guigal can evolve for 25-45 years of age, depending on the wine and the vintage.

Serving Guigal Cote Rotie with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Guigal is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Guigal is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted braised, barbecue, and grilled dishes. Heavy dishes like Chinese or Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushrooms, sausage, cassoulet, tomatoes, eggplant, and pasta are perfect for Guigal Cote Rotie wines.

Condrieu, the white wine from Guigal is just right for a myriad of fish, shellfish, seafood, and raw courses like sashimi and sushi, as well as cheese.

Yes, I know the Guigal La La wines are tremendously expensive. But they offer some of the best wine-tasting experiences from any vineyard in any country! They are also in contention to win an award as the most consistently outstanding wine in the world.

In the vast majority of vintages, these wines are truly stunning. Next, consider that they are produced in incredibly small amounts, ranging from 400 to 800 cases for the entire world. Fans of these wines are lucky, as the extraordinary high quality, character, and tiny production have not really caught on with most consumers.

Frankly, these wines sell for prices that are cheap for all they offer. If you're ever going to buy expensive wine, to see what all the fuss is about, these are the wines to buy!

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