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| Community Tasting Notes (average 94.7 pts. and median of 95 pts. in 73 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Swirling on 4/11/2024: Northern Rhône Red tasting event. Apparently bottle was opened at 3pm.
I got to this bottle at around 7 I guess. (Bottle half full)
Only the slightest brown tinge.
Let the initial whiff of oak pass, and after siting in the glass for a few minutes. Not there yet. Nose is ok.
Second pour half hour later, (bottle 3/4 gone). Again let sit in glass for a bit. Now showing much better. Nose even more perfumed. And palate is delicious now but..
Not rated as I think there’s a lot more it could give if given more time. (279 views) | | | Tasted by ubercuvee on 12/12/2023: I didn't decant this and frankly I should have: the last glass was the best as the acidity mellowed and the smoky, gamey notes on the palate intensified. Very much a midweight LaLa but no less pleasurable (679 views) | | | Tasted by essenceofreal on 10/27/2023: Decided to try this after reading some recent reviews.
Big mistake.
Was so not ready. Bottle has been stashed in my cellar upon release.
After 1.5 hr decant was still really thin, opaque, and in a funky not happy place. Think/hope several more years will allow something reticent of La Landonne to appear.
Put the wine back in the bottle and will try again in some days, should me thinks, be an improvement. (716 views) | | | Tasted by Mark van Delft on 6/24/2023 & rated 96 points: Superb Lalala, Bordeaux like, pure enjoyment - 96. Q-event at de Paal. (1168 views) | | | Tasted by oxwombat on 5/21/2023 & rated 93 points: Opened at Caprice for the Four Hands Dinner. Slow-oxed for 1.5 hours before sharing over dinner.
Slightly funky at first pour, but after a bit more breathing in the glass this thankfully blew off. Gorgeous Landonne, beautiful mix of black/blue fruits coming through on the nose with the peppery spice that you find from good Syrah. Tannins integrated and well-resolved, and drinking effortlessly despite having clear structure.
Held up very well in a strong line up that included La Tache, Soldera and Roumier - and definitely the QPR winner of the night!
Will keep at this level for many years, but I also wouldn't hesitate to drink up. (1906 views) | | | Tasted by KenK on 2/28/2023 & rated 94 points: Very aromatic and showy with blackened spices, scorched earth, black fruits, and black pepper. The palate was sleek and tense with pretty dark fruits well integrated and tasty. Cool black slate minerality and dusty soil on the relatively long finish. In a nice place, but no rush here. (1469 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 2/28/2023 & rated 93 points: Dujac and Moreau come to town (Chicago, IL): Shows some dark fruit and plenty of meaty/smoky notes on the nose. I didn't pick up too much overt oak remaining on this, though you could feel some woodsy tannins on the finish. I really like the maturity of this, but it still feels burlier than I like my syrah. (2247 views) | | | Tasted by Charlie Carnes on 1/13/2023: While the wine is very drinkable, and the fruit seems to be gorgeous, I seem to be overwhelmed by the perception of new oak, or raw/grainy oak. I seem to be in the minority as many trusted pallets really liked this wine. And I do not think it’s flawed. Maybe just on some cellular level, I’m in the minority, and I get an in your face overt, grainy, new oak that is off-putting. It is a very well stored bottle that I had for ages. (1276 views) | | | Tasted by richard.presser on 10/22/2022 & rated 95 points: More elegant, restrained nose than I expected.
Palate showed complex, meaty flavours. Great power, elegance and balance. An excellent bottle. (1377 views) | | | Tasted by Mario17 on 7/29/2022 & rated 92 points: A mis du temps à s’ouvrir, floral, poivre, olives, assez puissant, très bon sans être transcendant ou super spécial. 91-92
Took time to open up to typical Rhone Nord Syrah scents, still young and powerful, very good but without being super special or worth today's pricing. (1710 views) | | | Tasted by OmiyaDrinker on 6/18/2022 & rated 94 points: SpearMint. Bacon. Leather. Black pepper. Blackcurrant leaf. Root. Smooth and silky on the palate. Good acid to sustain the long finish. Quite fresh on the palate - really intriguing taste of orange peel. Really tangy on the finish. Some salty minerality on the finish. (1479 views) | | | Tasted by Rieslingfan on 11/4/2021: Slow to open, but after about an hour it started to unfurl. At the two hour mark it was strutting around like a peacock looking for a date. The aromatics were on full show from crisped beef fat to worn leather, spice and still some dark black fruit. It wasn’t until we got to the last small pours that the bacon finally entered the picture, but it was obvious when it happened. The palate started firm and stern, but softened over the course of the evening. Still, another five years would see a less aggressive presentation. We had crispy pork belly alongside, so tannins were not a concern, as they just sliced through the fat of the meat. Ultimately an outstanding showing for a high expectations wine. (2431 views) | | | Tasted by Grandparules on 6/6/2021 & rated 93 points: Really nice w/linguine and Italian sausage w/Caesar salad. And I love my wife😍 (2381 views) | | | Tasted by Axone on 10/28/2020 & rated 96 points: Vin qui peut se boire sans problème mais qui peut attendre sans aucun souci.
La seconde moitié de la bouteille était meilleure le lendemain. (3022 views) | | | Tasted by rlove on 10/10/2020 & rated 94 points: Guigal's 2001 La Landonne explodes from first pop with a massive nose of dark fruit, violet, and meaty dark olive. Quite dense fruit on the palate, bright and lively with power outsized to the weight. Tannins are still there. An excellent wine with huge upside. (2935 views) | | | Tasted by mxpbuy on 5/23/2020 & rated 95 points: A wild ride of a wine. Tasted blind. At first sniff I thought Pinot, then I picked up more red fruits with white pepper thought maybe Grenache. After more time in the glass the black fruits emerged as well as some plum and tar to go with the spice, that's when I honed in on Syrah. The wine was originally decanted for an hour but got better during the second hour. (2860 views) | | | Tasted by steinersing on 4/2/2020 & rated 95 points: very enjoyable wine, seems in its drinking window. expressive nose, great length. (2689 views) | | | Tasted by Collector1855 on 4/2/2020 & rated 95 points: Tasted blind. Very acidic start, people were guessing Prieure Roch or Rhone. Cloudy color, fresh, not much oak. Very strong aromatics overall. Big surprise to see that this was the Guigal Landonne. (3448 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 12/7/2019 flawed bottle: Occasional dinner group. Keller, Coche Dury, Guigal La Landonne plus some ringers. (By PVa @ Monarh in Tilburg, The Netherlands): Corked (2584 views) | | | Tasted by sunnylea57 on 9/1/2019 & rated 96 points: Stunning. Did a slow ox for an hour and it was singing from the first pour. The aromas wafted from the glass and across the table, all smoky, smouldering fall leaves, plum and red berries. Supple and lush palate: more smoke, bacon fat, red fruit, plum and loads of fresh beef blood. Wow. (2240 views) | | | Tasted by jens.thogersen on 8/22/2019 & rated 95 points: Mogen. Väldigt nära höjdpunkt. Massor av fruktighet. Drick (1921 views) | | | Tasted by AV2012 on 2/5/2019: Cote Rotie 1973 - 2009: Juicy, intense, fruity, you can feel the new oak. At the end of an extensive tasting, notes are not detailed, but I clearly liked it. Not sure about the price though, doesn't seem to be a good QPR. (2610 views) | | | Tasted by BSA on 11/23/2018 & rated 94 points: Decanted for approx 2 1/2+h (could well done more). Had to dig a bit deep into the glass to really capture the aromas here, but was so worth it. Beautiful, plush nose prinkled with hints of cellar dust, cedar, pepper and meat. Seemless palate and great mouth feel. Elegant yet punchy in its own way. Long. Plenty of life left, though absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying this now. Its a treat already. 94-95p. (2388 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Mitch on 10/12/2018 & rated 96 points: From first sniff to last sip, a stunning beauty for the ages. Way better than the 01 LaMouline and xvoto served along side it. Harmonious, beautiful, seamless, with a panalopy of aromas and flavors, soft on the palate. Best Rhône I have had in some years for sure. A classic. (2377 views) | | | Tasted by wineappellation on 10/11/2018 & rated 96 points: Medium garnet. Enticing sandal wood, hawthorn, pepper, blackberry, smoke, cedar, vanilla and nutmeg, some game. Medium weight on palate, still lots of graippy tannin, ultra pure, focus, melting on the mid palate leading to a long long finish, with flavour of sweet dried red berries, sour cherry smoke, earthy, pepper, leather. Excellent. Can be enjoyed now with enough decanting. (2231 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Matt Walls
Decanter, Tasting Guigal's 2001 La Las (2/26/2022)
(E Guigal, La Landonne, Syrah / Shiraz, Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (10/22/2007)
(Guigal, La Landonne Côte Rôtie Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, January/February 2006, IWC Issue #124
(E. Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, January/February 2003, IWC Issue #106
(E. Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| E. Guigal producer website
A FAMILY HISTORY
Land with 24 centuries of history behind it, worked and preserved by three generations of winemakers with family values at their core and a commitment to an illustrious terrain that produces prestigious wines. This, in a nutshell, is the Maison Guigal. Right from the beginning the motto, “No Pains No Gains” underpins the promise made to Etienne Guigal. A commitment to work together to follow in his footsteps, to communicate the family’s passion and create so many emotions. Today, Marcel and Philippe, along with their wives, are the guardians of this exceptional domain which combines history, devotion and a sense of togetherness. A breath of inspiration for generations to come.
CÔTE-RÔTIE
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Planted on slopes by the Romans 24 centuries ago, this illustrious vineyard is made up of the Côte Brune, upstream of the Reynard and the Côte Blonde which is downstream. Planted almost exclusively with Syrah, the Côte Brune produces a powerful, intense wine. Thanks to a dash of Viognier which compliments the Syrah, the Côte Blonde is more subtle. There is a charming legend attached to this appellation and the Château d’Ampuis: “the sire of this place had two daughters, one with hair as dark as the night and the other blonde like a field of wheat. When they got married he endowed each with two of his best slopes. This is how we inherited the Côte Brune and the Côte Blonde”
CONDRIEU
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With its steep terraces which plunge towards the Rhône, this vineyard is planted solely with Viognier. A rare grape varietal imported by the Greeks at the beginning of our era, combined with granite soils its naturally complex character produces a unique white wine with a yellow golden hue and intense and subtle notes of delicate apricot and white peach.
SAINT-JOSEPH
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Enjoyed at the table of kings, this illustrious wine’s name hails back to the 16th Century and the Jesuit monks of Tournon. The reds are made from Syrah and the whites from Marsanne and Rousanne. These grape varieties grown on a South to South East facing steeply sloped vineyard with granite soils produce elegant, luscious wines.
HERMITAGE
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A prestigious appellation since ancient times, it is named after a 13th Century hermit who sought redemption by devoting himself to prayer and the cultivation of vines. Enjoyed by the Russian Court and the great and the good of Europe, this rich and powerful wine with intense aromas is produced from Syrah for the reds and Marsanne and Roussanne for the whites.
CROZES-HERMITAGE
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A typical wine of the northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage benefits from warm pebbly soils with good drainage. This is a vast appellation partially planted on slopes. The reds are produced from Syrah and the whites from Marsanne and Rousanne. The red wine is deep ruby in colour, full of savoury flavour and well-balanced. The white wines are dry and aromatic with floral notes.
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
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These soils are composed of calcareous round pebbles and the vineyards are swept by the Mistral winds and warmed by the Provencal sunshine, resulting in wines with unmistakable flavours of the South. These southern wines are produced from a complex blend of the 13 grape varieties of the appellation with Grenache as the main component. They are complex with soft and powerful tannins and are characterised by a generous and strong personality.Syrah Varietal article (Wikipedia) | (Wines Northwest)
Note that some producers in the Northern Rhone distinguish between simply Syrah and "Serine", the latter described as ‘an ancient clone of Syrah, the berries of which are more oval-shaped and less deeply pigmented than Syrah’ by producer Tardieu-Laurent. La LandonneCOTE ROTIE
"The Landone"
Côte-Rôtie “La Landonne” completes this famous trilogy. An immense and pure wine with intense flavors and deep colour, this is the perfect wine for ageing.
“The treasures are born in the very heart of the most legendary of the illustrious plots of the Maison Guigal. These precious bottles are as coveted as they are rare and have benefited from extreme care at every stage of the process, from the vine to the cellars. They are the sole embodiment of the inspiration and inheritance of centuries of viticulture in an exceptional terroir”
France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comRhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Rhone Valley The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)
### Wine Scholar Guild's Rhône valley vintage charts & ratings ###Northern Rhône Guide to the wines and appellations of the Northern Rhone Valley -
The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)
Regional History:
Phocaean Greeks established viticulture in the Rhone as far back as 600 BC, but until the 14th century the wines were not seen outside the region. The establishment of the Avignonese Papacy (1305-1377) brought fame to the region's wine-so much so that their Burgundian neighbors to the north banned wines from the Rhone in 1446, a measure that effectively cut off trade with England and other Northern European markets for over 200 years. Stretching southward from Lyon to just south of Avignon, the Rhone produces a wide variety of wines, with the appellations north of Valence producing the least (in volume), and the towns south of Montelimar producing prodigious amounts. As in other regions, the most interesting wines come from small farms. Saint-Joseph, in the northern Rhone, extends for some distance between Condrieu in the north to Saint-Peray in the south. The reds are made from Syrah and the rare whites from Marsanne and Roussanne, and Viognier.
### 2017 vintage ###
"The first red wines already tasted in the Northern Rhône promise a beautiful vintage, with a quality close to the 2015 or even the 2009 vintage" - NEWRHÔNE MILLESIMESCôte-Rôtie Guide to Cote Rotie - Read about the Northern Rhone Valley
• The Appellation cover three communes - Saint-Cyr-sur-Rhône, Ampuis and Tupin-Semons - on the right Rhône river bank, within the Rhône "département".
• Soils : In the northern part of the vineyard, the Côte Brune, consists of extremely steep, terraced slopes of ferruginous mica schists which are covered with schist sand (arzel).The Côte Blonde has a varied geology with gneiss and granite predominating at the most southern side of the appellation.
• Climate : tempered continental. Dry, hot summers and frequent rainfalls during the other seasons. History : one of the oldest vineyards in France, first developed by the Romans. It is said that during the Middle Ages, "The Seigneur de Maugiron" bequeathed a hillside to each of his daughters, one was brunette and the other fair. Thus, were born the names of "Côte Brune" and "Côte Blonde".
• Area planted : 230 hectares (568 acres), for an annual production of 8,400 hectoliters (93,333 cases). Authorized maximum yield is 40 hectoliters/hectare (2,3 US tons/acre).
• Grape Varieties : Syrah (80% minimum). An addition of up to 20% of Viognier grapes in the crop is allowed.
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