Rhone Valley
Guigal Côte-Rôtie - Brune et Blonde Rouge 2020
Characteristics
Vintage: 2020
Name: AOP Côte-Rôtie
Grape variety:
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
House rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (RVF)
House rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2023
Robert Parker : 91-93/100
Wine:
With a beautiful concentration, the 2020 Red Côte Rôtie Brune et Blonde deploys delicate fruity and spicy aromas in a rich palate with melted tannins. Carried by the skill of the Guigal maturing process, this nuanced wine knows no roughness and is perfectly balanced by its 30 months in oak barrels. Great art in the service of greed, profiling an accomplished Côte Rôtie without austerity, already very pleasant young.Vinification:
Hand harvested. Aged for a minimum of 36 months in oak barrels, 50% of which are new.Color:
Dark and deep red, of good intensity.Nose:
Aromas of red and black fruitsPalate:
Rich and concentrated, this fruity wine has delicate and mellow tannins, which are perfectly balanced and immediately accessible.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Rack of veal with chanterelles, jugged hare, tournedos of duck breast with foie gras.Cellar aging:
From now until 2034
Maison Guigal is the pinnacle of French viticulture today…a fantastic success story coupled with a tremendous human adventure that truly does it all: from producing large volumes with unwavering quality and regularity to delivering amazing parcel-based wines.
Today, Guigal is one of the greatest and most respected talents of the Rhône Valley. It is a sure and unmatched value!