Very well made, highly drinkable, juicy wine, but without excitement, surprise or exclamation point. The nose is immediately greeted by intense aromas of dark fruits such as blackberry and plum, intertwined with hints of violet, smoked meat, and black pepper. The addition of Viognier lends subtle floral notes that enhance the aromatic complexity. On the palate, this wine exhibits a harmonious balance between power and finesse. Flavors of black fruits mingle with savory elements of bacon, herbs and minerals. Why Brune & Blonde name? They are the names of 2 steep hillsides (côtes). The wines from the Côte Blonde are lighter and fruitier. Those from the Côte Brune are made in a more structured, tannic style. Here we have a blend of two characters. JS - 93 WS - 92 Vinous - 92 RP - 90
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Last bottle of the case. Pop and pour. Pairing with an excellent steak. Deep purple color. Dark berries, blueberries, a touch of green, light vanilla, sweet peppers, on the nose. Med acidity, med body, med alcohol, dry tannins, med flavor intensity and med finish. Nicely balanced, greenness going well with the nice fruit, slight creamy touch. A bit of salinity at the end. Nicely drinking now.
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Diessenhofen on Saturday evening. A short decant. Deep purple color. Musky nose, leather, plum, dried berries, vanilla on the nose. Med acidity, med body, med alcohol, Med flavor intensity, med tannins, med finish. Initially I had a lot of vanilla and some green notes which I did not like. Then after an hour, the wine started to integrate better. Tasting Dark berries, plum, a bit of green capsicum, vanilla, cream, garrigue and Mediterranean herbs. Not a very long finish and a bit watery, so not the greatest vintage for this wine.
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Fine grained tannins create a sense of elegance. The nose is developing some secondary aromas. Body is lighter than I would like with a lack of concentration in a somewhat thin acidic finish. Good wine but I’d like more at this price point.
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Enchanting nose of mushroom, potpourri, maraschino Cherry and woodsmoke. Palate of spiced plum and and rose petal. Grippy tannins creating a medium mineral finish of leather.
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Nose: Complex aromas of black berries, blackerry, raw meat/ bacon, herbs, dried fruit, under-ripe frui, black pepper Mouth: High acid, dry, High tannin, smoothe texture, 13% alcohol & full body, High concentration, long length, complex fruity aromas, well integrated tannins Conclusion: Smooth finish with well integrated tannins and ample of fruit, long fruity/ complex lengt. Acid, fruit and tannins come well together so drinks fine now, but can age 5-10 years. Quite smoothe/ well polished for a cote rotie.
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2014 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde. Forførende nese med fioler, røde bær, kaffe og mineraler. Tynn frukt og lavere konsentrasjon med røde bær, fioler, dill, paprika og kaffe. Grei lengde. Mye fat og spinkel frukt gjør at denne fremstår som ubalansert. 2014 var desverre ikke et supert år i Côte-Rôtie. 88
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From a freshly opened bottle at the Delta Sky Club in ATL. A well made wine but not a well made Côte Rôtie. Still decidedly old world but the treatment makes it hard to identify this as Côte Rôtie. There is little complexity on the palette, with the primary notes being driven by the use of new oak (such that even the fruit is even a little subdued). Maybe it needs a few years to settle down.
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Disjointed from the heavy oak flavors. Very polished and internationally styled. Not what I am looking for in a Cote Rotie. Lacks grip, which for a 2014 is a concern for longevity.
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Jujube E. Guigal Wine Dinner: 5th Course: Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde 2014, served with lavender-encrusted leg of lamb with potato puree and baby bok choy. 94% Syrah / 6% Viognier, 3 years in barrel before release. Lush purple fruits- grapes, plums, prunes with black pepper, garrigue, and dusty tannins. Wine really shines with the lamb, such synergy. Wine B+ / Pairing A+.
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This wine is very young, yet promising. The nose is quite restrained, even after 4h after opening. Red plum, pencil shades, sour blackberries. Soft mouthfeel, but flavors are still primary dark fruit with some beef jerky. There is quite a bit of oak coming out on the finish. It needs time.
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Aired in the half bottle for 1 hour. Already approachable despite of drinking window suggestion (2022->). A lot of spicy oak on the nose. Medium bodied, smooth with rather firm tannins, delivering spicy oak, some mineral/salt licorice, subtle red fruit, a slightly meaty aspect. Quite complex and elegant despite of the heavy oak.
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with 4% Viognier. 36 months 50% new oak. Medium plus nose shows black pepper, blackberry, game, allspice, dried black plum, fig. Palate is lovely and dark, elegant, spice profile there with peppercorn, dried herbs, black fruit but not so huge that it's a fruit bomb, acidity support that sentiment. Medium plus tannins and full body still backing things up. Could use time/air to gain complexity, but nicely made and expression of region.
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2/7/2024 - WojteG Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very well made, highly drinkable, juicy wine, but without excitement, surprise or exclamation point.
The nose is immediately greeted by intense aromas of dark fruits such as blackberry and plum, intertwined with hints of violet, smoked meat, and black pepper. The addition of Viognier lends subtle floral notes that enhance the aromatic complexity.
On the palate, this wine exhibits a harmonious balance between power and finesse. Flavors of black fruits mingle with savory elements of bacon, herbs and minerals.
Why Brune & Blonde name?
They are the names of 2 steep hillsides (côtes).
The wines from the Côte Blonde are lighter and fruitier. Those from the Côte Brune are made in a more structured, tannic style.
Here we have a blend of two characters.
JS - 93
WS - 92
Vinous - 92
RP - 90
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6/3/2023 - bram_epicurien Likes this wine: 90 Points
Last bottle of the case. Pop and pour. Pairing with an excellent steak. Deep purple color. Dark berries, blueberries, a touch of green, light vanilla, sweet peppers, on the nose. Med acidity, med body, med alcohol, dry tannins, med flavor intensity and med finish. Nicely balanced, greenness going well with the nice fruit, slight creamy touch. A bit of salinity at the end. Nicely drinking now.
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1/1/2023 - Rugan wrote: 90 Points
Nice bottle with nice structure. Not so flowery as previous bottles. Fruit and tannins, not much of a nose though. short finish
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12/3/2022 - bram_epicurien wrote: 88 Points
Diessenhofen on Saturday evening. A short decant. Deep purple color. Musky nose, leather, plum, dried berries, vanilla on the nose. Med acidity, med body, med alcohol, Med flavor intensity, med tannins, med finish. Initially I had a lot of vanilla and some green notes which I did not like. Then after an hour, the wine started to integrate better. Tasting Dark berries, plum, a bit of green capsicum, vanilla, cream, garrigue and Mediterranean herbs. Not a very long finish and a bit watery, so not the greatest vintage for this wine.
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1/25/2022 - burgbob wrote: 88 Points
Fine grained tannins create a sense of elegance. The nose is developing some secondary aromas. Body is lighter than I would like with a lack of concentration in a somewhat thin acidic finish. Good wine but I’d like more at this price point.
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11/15/2021 - Weinberg Falls wrote: 90 Points
Enchanting nose of mushroom, potpourri, maraschino Cherry and woodsmoke. Palate of spiced plum and and rose petal. Grippy tannins creating a medium mineral finish of leather.
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4/29/2020 - Jokofon wrote: 90 Points
Note: I drank a 2013 bottle
Nose: Complex aromas of black berries, blackerry, raw meat/ bacon, herbs, dried fruit, under-ripe frui, black pepper
Mouth: High acid, dry, High tannin, smoothe texture, 13% alcohol & full body, High concentration, long length, complex fruity aromas, well integrated tannins
Conclusion: Smooth finish with well integrated tannins and ample of fruit, long fruity/ complex lengt. Acid, fruit and tannins come well together so drinks fine now, but can age 5-10 years. Quite smoothe/ well polished for a cote rotie.
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3/30/2020 - "Rhône Rider" wrote: 88 Points
2014 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde. Forførende nese med fioler, røde bær, kaffe og mineraler. Tynn frukt og lavere konsentrasjon med røde bær, fioler, dill, paprika og kaffe. Grei lengde. Mye fat og spinkel frukt gjør at denne fremstår som ubalansert. 2014 var desverre ikke et supert år i Côte-Rôtie. 88
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5/27/2019 - AdvancedWino Does not like this wine: 88 Points
From a freshly opened bottle at the Delta Sky Club in ATL. A well made wine but not a well made Côte Rôtie. Still decidedly old world but the treatment makes it hard to identify this as Côte Rôtie. There is little complexity on the palette, with the primary notes being driven by the use of new oak (such that even the fruit is even a little subdued). Maybe it needs a few years to settle down.
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3/22/2019 - maxcantin1 wrote: 89 Points
Un bon vin, mais pour le prix on passe. Manque de longueur et on s'attend à un peu plus de complexité. Très austère.
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3/15/2019 - dlduchon wrote: 87 Points
Disjointed from the heavy oak flavors. Very polished and internationally styled. Not what I am looking for in a Cote Rotie. Lacks grip, which for a 2014 is a concern for longevity.
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8/14/2018 - WineKnurd Likes this wine: 88 Points
Jujube E. Guigal Wine Dinner: 5th Course: Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde 2014, served with lavender-encrusted leg of lamb with potato puree and baby bok choy. 94% Syrah / 6% Viognier, 3 years in barrel before release. Lush purple fruits- grapes, plums, prunes with black pepper, garrigue, and dusty tannins. Wine really shines with the lamb, such synergy. Wine B+ / Pairing A+.
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7/11/2018 - Alpton wrote: 90 Points
This wine is very young, yet promising. The nose is quite restrained, even after 4h after opening. Red plum, pencil shades, sour blackberries. Soft mouthfeel, but flavors are still primary dark fruit with some beef jerky. There is quite a bit of oak coming out on the finish. It needs time.
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6/22/2018 - Henman Likes this wine: 89 Points
Aired in the half bottle for 1 hour. Already approachable despite of drinking window suggestion (2022->). A lot of spicy oak on the nose. Medium bodied, smooth with rather firm tannins, delivering spicy oak, some mineral/salt licorice, subtle red fruit, a slightly meaty aspect. Quite complex and elegant despite of the heavy oak.
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4/22/2018 - Dovberg wrote:
From restaurant.
Meaty, quite rich on the nose with bacon, sundried tomatoes, lavendel and leather.
Surprisingly light on the palate with medium body. Again bacon with some black cherries and grilled tomatoes.
Clearly this wine was made in a lighter style and more accesible early.
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4/17/2018 - GTFreek wrote:
with 4% Viognier. 36 months 50% new oak. Medium plus nose shows black pepper, blackberry, game, allspice, dried black plum, fig. Palate is lovely and dark, elegant, spice profile there with peppercorn, dried herbs, black fruit but not so huge that it's a fruit bomb, acidity support that sentiment. Medium plus tannins and full body still backing things up. Could use time/air to gain complexity, but nicely made and expression of region.
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