Côte-Rôtie La Mouline - 2013
E. Guigal
- Region
- France » Rhône » Côte-Rôtie AOC
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- E. Guigal
- Vintage
- 2013
- Grapes
- Syrah, Viognier
- Alcohol
- 13.5
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
La Mouline from Côte Blonde combines 89% Syrah and 11% Viognier, hailing from vines aged over 75 years. The vineyard, reminiscent of a Roman amphitheatre with its terraced structure, is rooted in gneiss featuring lightly colored silicone soil and limestone loess. In the vinification process, thermoregulated stainless steel tanks are employed, along with traditional pumping over techniques. The blend undergoes alcoholic fermentation and a four-week maceration period. This is followed by a significant maturation period of 42 months in new oak barrels.
Ratings
The bouquet of this wine is perfumed and seductive, offering an alluring blend of flowers and dark fruits, complemented by subtle earthy notes. Its ephemeral quality can easily lead one to mistake it for a Pinot Noir. The palate is marked by finesse; it's silky and delicate, with well-integrated tannins. There's a hint of bitterness in the aftertaste. Over time, the wine reveals balsamic notes.
Compared to the '14 vintage, this one is more ready to drink and more fruit-forward, making it slightly less fascinating and evolving, hence the lower score. However, it's still a gorgeous wine, demonstrating elegance and a captivating character that shouldn't be underestimated.