E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2021
Cote-Rotie
August 13, 2026 - E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline comes from the oldest vineyard site in the appellation, with terraces dating back 2,400 years. Acquired in 1963, it was the Guigals’ first single-vineyard Côte-Rôtie, with the debut vintage released in 1966. The one-hectare vineyard sits on the Côte Blonde and is planted with about 11% Viognier, contributing to the wine’s lifted aromatics and signature elegance. With vines averaging 90 years old, La Mouline is known for its expressive, silky style—often considered the most graceful of Guigal’s iconic trio.
Wine Spectator - October 01, 2025 "Bright notes of spices and perfumed fruit give this a lovely lightness, with winey red currant flavors enrobed in toasty, salty cedar. Stylish tannins carry the long finish, with echoes…
Wine Enthusiast - July 28, 2026 "Few wines from this challenging vintage stand this tall. Intensely spiced on the nose, dark berry, black plum, wild rose, dried herbs, and cedar unfold with breathtaking complexity. The palate…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2021
Cote-Rotie
August 13, 2026 - E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne is a bold, muscular expression of the Côte Brune, known for its structure, intensity, and ageability. Marcel Guigal pieced together this vineyard over a decade, buying small parcels from 17 growers before replanting it in 1975—the year of Philippe Guigal’s birth. Its steep 45-degree slope and late-ripening position at the northern end of the Côte Brune yield fruit of remarkable depth. First produced in 1978, La Landonne is the darkest and most powerful of the LaLa wines, offering a striking contrast to the finesse of La Mouline.
Wine Spectator - October 01, 2025 "Smoldering with cast iron mineral notes fused to plum paste, black tea, mesquite ash and cigar box, this is savory, brooding and complex. Shows lift and tangy acidity on the…
Wine Advocate - November 20, 2025 "Immediately recognizable for its signature notes of bell pepper and stem-inflected nuances wrapped in aromas of tobacco, baked dark berries and spices, the 2021 Côte-Rôtie La Landonne is medium- to…
Wine Enthusiast - July 28, 2026 "This classic, stately wine comes with a perfumed nose of blackberry, violet, black olive, iron, and graphite. There’s impressive depth, with layers that open steadily in the glass. The palate…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2021
Cote-Rotie
August 13, 2026 - E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque was replanted in 1980 and '81 after the family acquired the site through their purchase of Vidal-Fleury. Though dormant for decades, Etienne Guigal remembered the quality of wines once made from this vineyard and led its revival, starting in 1985. La Turque occupies a unique position on the Côte Brune with soils that give the wine a rich, exotic character. Stylistically, it bridges the power of La Landonne and the elegance of La Mouline, combining intensity with seductive finesse.
Wine Spectator - October 01, 2025 "Creamy, rich, salty and expansive, with waves of warm mocha, winey steeped currant, sweet tapenade and zesty spices. Notes of loamy earth, garrigue and toasted brown bread chime in, offering…
Wine Advocate - November 20, 2025 "The 2021 Côte-Rôtie La Turque is highly representative of its terroir despite the challenges of the vintage. Unfurling with aromas of dark fruits, spices, cinnamon, iris and blackberries, it is…
Wine Enthusiast - July 28, 2026 "This is refined power loaded with blackberry and red-plum compote, violet, roasted meat, olive tapenade, and white pepper on the nose. The palate is silky and expansive, showcasing unfolding waves…
Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru 2023
Beaune 1er Cru
August 13, 2026 - Clos des Mouches is one of Beaune's most celebrated Premier Cru climats, and Domaine Chanson is among its most significant owners, with 4.3 hectares across the site. The name itself is a point of intrigue: "mouches" refers not to flies but to bees, a nod to the hives once kept here by the monks who first cultivated the land. The Blanc occupies 2.2 hectares on the upper part of the hill, where the east-facing slope catches the morning sun and the limestone subsoil covered with sand drives a wine of real precision and freshness.
James Suckling - May 27, 2025 "Aromas of flint, lemon peel, river stones, orchard fruit and salted nuts. The palate is focused, with vivid acidity and generous underlying power that bring a complete and slightly saline…
Wine Enthusiast - September 01, 2026 "Elegant and aromatic on the nose, with perfectly ripe citrus, white peach, and acacia offering captivating purity. Nicely weighted and round on the palate, ample acidity coaxes out layers of…
Wine Spectator - December 15, 2025 "Butter, honey, peach and lemon curd flavors mark this creamy white. Lively acidity keeps this evolving on the palate, while the finish delivers baking spice notes. "
Tommasi Amarone Classico 2021
Amarone Classico
August 13, 2026 - Tommasi’s Amarone Classico is a benchmark for the traditional style of this iconic wine, emphasizing elegance, balance, and earthy complexity over sheer weight. Grapes from top plots in the Valpolicella Classica zone are dried naturally until February, concentrating their flavors. Tommasi’s dedication to quality has made them a global ambassador for Amarone. The wine shows rich, dried red fruits layered with spice and a savory, earthy character, offering a classic, food-friendly expression that highlights the beauty of tradition.
Wine Enthusiast - March 31, 2026 "Pure talent needs no tricks. Fresh cherries dance with their dried cousins while coffee beans and turned leaves add quiet sophistication. The palate shows off years of experience, fine tannins…
James Suckling - February 25, 2026 "Overt and fruity with assertive raspberries, bay leaves and roasted black peppercorns. The full-bodied, supple palate is warming, showing crisp acidity and tight yet ripe tannins. A bit sticky in…
Wine Spectator - August 31, 2026 "A harmonious red, quite elegant for an Amarone, with a refreshing plum skin tang that buoys flavors of plumped black cherry, dried fig, spiced orange peel, sweet tobacco and fresh…
