Domaine Guigal : the legendary cuvées LA-LA-LA

“La Landonne 1990 is a perfect wine! Fortunately, over 800 cases were produced. It has an opaque black color, and a huge perfumed nose of truffle, licorice, cassis and pepper. While it’s one of the most concentrated wines I’ve ever tasted, it’s perfectly balanced, with sufficient acidity, huge extraction of ripe fruit, tannin, and a phenomenal finish of 70 seconds or more. Such is the essence of Syrah!”

“I’ve always loved the Guigal family’s 2003s, and the 2003 Côte Rôtie la Turque has never disappointed. An incredible perfume of smoky herbs, charred meats, violets, licorice and cassis gives way to a huge, unctuous, powerful Côte Rôtie that has masses of ripe, sweet tannins, full-bodied richness and a finish that just won’t quit. Enjoy this heavenly elixir over the next 2-3 decades.”

“As for three parcel releases, I reviewed the 2010 Côte Rôtie La Mouline earlier this year, but was more than happy to taste it again (lucky me) for this report. Incorporating a full 11% Viognier and sourced from the steeply terraced vineyards of Côte Blonde, it boasts a heavenly bouquet of spring flowers, incense, violets, charcuterie and sweet cassis. Full-bodied, voluptuous and as fluid as can be, Syrah simply doesn’t get any more seductive, sexy or impressive. Give it 5-6 years and drink bottles over the next 2 decades or more.”