Cote Rotie La Landonne Guigal 2005

Established in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, E. Guigal is a prominent and leading winery based in the Rhône Valley. Positioned on the western banks of the Rhône River, Guigal is situated close to the renowned sun-drenched slopes of the Côte Rôtie, where their iconic flagship wines, ‘La Landonne’, ‘La Mouline’, and ‘La Turque’ are crafted. The 2005 ‘La Landonne’ is polished, dense and bursting with energy, showing notes of brambleberry, dark cherry and fine layers of smoke. Plenty of smoked meat and bacon fat going around as well. Vibrant and electric acidity with lots of tension. Tannins are still quite tangible.