Overview
The 'Roasted Slope' — the most northerly and most elegant of the Northern Rhône. Up to 20% Viognier blended with Syrah adds extraordinary floral perfume. La Mouline, La Landonne and La Turque (Guigal's single vineyard wines) are modern legends.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium ruby
- Nose
- Dark cherry, Cassis, Violet, Bacon fat and Pepper.
- Palate
- The most elegant Northern Rhône — Syrah perfumed with Viognier. Generally full-bodied, crisp acidity, medium tannins, dry, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Full4/5
Tannins Medium3/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol High4/5
Grapes
SyrahViognier
Aromas And Notes
Dark cherryCassisVioletRaspberryBacon fatPepperVioletOliveGameTrufflesCoffeeLeather
Terroir
Continental — steep amphitheatre of schist and gneiss, Mistral protection.
SchistGneissMica schist
Food Pairings
DuckLamb with herbs de ProvenceWild mushroom risottoGrouse
Notable Producers
- E. Guigal, founded 1946 - La Mouline / La Landonne / La Turque
- René Rostaing, founded 1971 - Côte-Rôtie La Landonne