E Guigal Cote-Rotie Brune Et Blonde De Guigal Syrah 2016 750ml

E Guigal Cote-Rotie Brune Et Blonde De Guigal Syrah 2016 750ml

Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France

Notes from the Winemaker

Dark ruby red. Spices, red berries and delicate oak aromas. Round soft tannins. Aromas of raspberry, blackberry and vanilla. Balance between scarcely perceptible acidity and tannins which add ageing potential and softened by long ageing in oak.

Pairs well with small game, red meat and cheese.

Blend: 96 % Syrah, 4% Viognier

Reviews and Accolades

94 Points/James Suckling
A terrific range of spice and fragrance that really defines great Côte-Rôtie. The fruit is in the fresh red-plum and dark-berry zone and there’s dark chocolate here, too. The palate has a very supple, smooth delivery of sturdy yet fine tannins and a powerful, focused finish. Drink over the next decade or more.

91 Points/Jeb Dunnuck
The 2016 Côte Rôtie Brune Et Blonde is more elegant and seamless, which is the style of the vintage. Pretty notes of cassis, flowers, wet granite, and hints of peppery herbs all flow to a medium to full-bodied Côte Rôtie that has fine tannins and outstanding balance. It’s a beautiful, classic wine from the vintage to enjoy over the coming 10-15 years.

91 Points/Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Bottled just a few weeks prior to my visit, the 2016 Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde is a classic, typical representation of the appellation and the vintage. It's wiry and lithe, fresh and vibrant, with intriguing herbal-floral nuances and tart red fruit flavors. Medium to full-bodied, it's silky and charming already, with the ability to drink well for up to a decade.