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E. Guigal La Landonne 2014

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E. Guigal La Landonne 2014
  • Andreas Larsson
    97 Points
  • The Wine Cellar Insider
    97 Points
  • James Suckling
    96 Points
E. Guigal La Landonne 2014
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E. Guigal La Landonne 2014

SKU: GLAL201410 UCAU
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Since 1946, Guigal has shaped the Rhône into one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. Known for their unwavering commitment to quality and tradition, they have earned a reputation for excellence that spans generations.

La Landonne is one of Guigal’s flagship wines, known for its power and intensity. As part of the iconic “La La” trio, it reflects the estate’s mastery in producing wines that capture the strength and complexity of the Côte Brune terroir.

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Tasting Notes

Guigal La Landonne 2014 is a masterful showcase of power and elegance from the revered Rhône Valley, crafted by the esteemed Guigal estate. Since 1946, Guigal has played a pivotal role in transforming the Rhône into one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions, earning a legacy built on unwavering commitment to quality and tradition. This flagship wine from Guigal is an outstanding expression of the estate’s dedication to producing complex, intense wines that reflect the unique character of the Côte Brune terroir.

As a distinguished member of the iconic “La La” trio, La Landonne is renowned for its concentrated structure, profound aromatics, and exceptional aging potential. The 2014 vintage is a remarkable example of balance and intensity, born from ideal growing conditions in the Rhône that year. This wine reveals rich layers of dark berries, interwoven with nuanced hints of spice, licorice, and mineral undertones, all supported by firm, polished tannins that enhance its depth and longevity.

Meticulously sourced from a premium private cellar, Guigal La Landonne 2014 represents a rare opportunity to savor one of the world’s most celebrated Syrah wines. The estate’s expert vinification and aging techniques ensure a refined, polished finish that leaves a lasting impression. This vintage exemplifies the strength and complexity that Guigal consistently delivers in its Côte Brune offerings, solidifying its status as a coveted selection among fine wine collectors and enthusiasts.

Produced to highlight the extraordinary terroir of Côte Brune, Guigal La Landonne 2014 stands as a testament to the enduring legacy and craftsmanship of a producer that continues to define excellence in Rhône Valley winemaking. Its intense dark fruit profile, balanced structure, and remarkable depth make it a quintessential representation of Rhône Syrah and an essential addition to any distinguished wine collection.

Critic Scores

Inky dense core with a purple hue. Youthful and pure nose, layered with fine oak, a hint of smoke and toastiness with floral violet notes, blackberry, plum, steak tartare, pepper and clove. Very pure, concentrated and layered palate, a high extraction but very grainy tannins and a vibrant acidity, ripe blackberry, plum and cassis notes with a nice peppery meatiness, layered and intense flavours with cocoa bean, fine spices and a very long dense and complex finish. Serious structure for long ageing even if it´s rather delicious already. Tasted: Sep 2018

Perhaps the longest-lived wine of the vintage, the wine is full-bodied, rich and deep with iron, rocks, stones and crisp, deep, red fruits in its core. The tannins are present, but they are ripe, polished and yet, still firm. There is the backbone to age, so be prepared to give this at least a decade or longer and it should be the star of the vintage. Tasted: Sep 2018 - Jeff Leve

Super-intense, dark-stone and mineral aromas here. Coal smoke, graphite and some distinctive, sappy, herbal accents. Blackberries are swathed in black and green pepper, mocha and coffee. Cloves and other woody spices are all in the mix, too. The palate is muscular with firm tannins encompassing the punchy, black-fruit flavors. This is under lockdown for now and will need a while to settle. Try in 2025. Tasted: Jul 2018

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

La Landonne, the acknowledged flagship of Guigal's celebrated and world-renowned trio, originates from a single steep vineyard parcel in Côte Rôtie facing south across granitic and schist-based soils of exceptional character. The terraced slopes demand meticulous hand management and constant attention, a labour-intensive practice that has long defined Côte Rôtie's traditional character and identity. The 2014 vintage represented a moderate year in Côte Rôtie, with balanced and harmonious growing conditions that produced well-structured Syrah possessing both impressive concentration and aromatic elegance. The vintage's moderate warmth allowed phenolic ripeness without excessive alcohol extraction, yielding wines of classical proportion and grace.

Vinification

Hand-harvesting selects optimal phenolic maturity with meticulous care, with careful sorting ensuring only the finest fruit enters the prestigious cuvée. Traditional fermentation employs large wooden vats with extended maceration of four weeks or longer, systematically extracting maximum colour, tannin, and aromatic complexity. Following primary fermentation, the wine undergoes one of the wine world's longest and most notable oak élevages: approximately 42 months in new French oak barrels of finest quality. This sustained wood contact systematically builds extraordinary complexity, progressive tannin integration, and aromatic depth. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration.

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