Maison Guigal

Features warm fig bread and ganache notes out front, followed by densely layered blackberry, plum and black currant reduction flavors. Ganache details echo through the finish, along with Turkish coffee and smoldering alder hints. A large-scale wine that should cruise in the cellar. Best from 2020 through 2040. 400 cases made.
James Molesworth - winespectator.com, Nov 2016

This has a brooding feel, with layers of warm tobacco leaf, roasted alder and juniper, and sweet tapenade leading the way, backed by a dense core of macerated plum, black currant and raspberry fruit. The long, smoldering finish shows terrific latent grip. Best from 2018 through 2030. 415 cases made.
James Molesworth - winespectator.com, Nov 2016

The vines for this outstanding St Joseph climb up behind the town of Tournon and surround its ancient castle. The blend is 95% Marsanne and 5% Roussanne, and the blend has been aged in oak for 20 months. Rich with honey and hazelnut, and luxuriant of texture, this is a full-bodied example that will accompany the ‘meatier’ end of the fish spectrum with great felicity.
Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer

The contribution of the Guigals to the reputation of the Rhône Valley should never be underestimated. Indeed, with the unpredictable genius of Messrs Chapoutier and the unpredictability full-stop of Messrs Jaboulet, the Guigals, père et fils, seem to provide a reassuring rock of certainty in the valley. The fact that they sell over six million bottles of their generic Côtes-du-Rhône is impressive indeed but should not distract us from the quality inherent in both these wines, from two of their own vineyards. 

Etienne Guigal pioneered the notion of single vineyard Côte-Rôties and his wines are amongst the most sought-after in the world. His son Marcel now heads the company and his attitude to winemaking is typical of the simple genius that one seems to stumble upon when looking at any of the worlds greatest winemakers. One of Guigals three legendary single-vineyard Côte-Rôties, the 1997 La Mouline exhibits seductive peach and cassis fruit as well as its hallmark voluptuous velvet texture and sweet tannins.

Absolutely stunning! Laden with dark rich notes and more noticeable floral aromatic than Turque. The 2008 Lalas are very seductive, even at this young stage. Very approachable now, these will age for another decade.
Fine Wine Team

Very spicy nose here, with smoke and grilled meats filling the glass, followed by a fine wave of fresh violet and blackberry aromas. Rich body and moreish flavours of meats, hickory and smoked herbs all combine before an earthy, grippy finish wraps up a splendid effort. Delicious, pure and possessing great length.
Fine Wine Team

Completely different in style from the previous Condrieu this is all about richness, depth and body. The fruit borders tropical flavours and is supported by delicate vanilla and toasty hints from the oak. Spicy and honeyed throughout, very long finish. As with all Condrieu, enjoy relatively young whilst the acidity is at its height and the expressive aromas at their most pronounced.
Fergus Stewart, Private Account Manager

The sine qua non of the richer, oaky style of Condrieu, La Doriane has long been a key address in the appellation, always setting the example to be followed and reminding us that in the early days it was Monsieur Guigal who, almost single-handedly, saved the appellation from extinction. Pear, peach and more tropical elements dominate the nose whilst the elegant palate exhibits a rich, spicy, honeyed texture.
Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer

The contribution of the Guigals to the reputation of the Rhône Valley should never be underestimated. Indeed, with the unpredictable genius of Messrs Chapoutier and the unpredictability full-stop of Messrs Jaboulet, the Guigals, père et fils, seem to provide a reassuring rock of certainty in the valley. The fact that they sell over six million bottles of their generic Côtes-du-Rhône is impressive indeed but should not distract us from the quality inherent in both these wines, from two of their own vineyards.

The 2007 Cote Rotie la Turque is an elegant, seamless example of this cuvee that offers sensational notes of smoked meats, truffles, blackberries and cassis, as well as a hint of tapenade with time in the glass. It has a rich, unctuous and full-bodied profile on the palate, with sweet, sweet tannin and an utterly seamless texture that makes it go down way too easy. Drink this beauty anytime over the coming two decades or more.
Jeb Dunnuck - Wine Advocate, December 2016

The young, immensely talented Philippe Guigal has worked wonders in this tricky vintage to produce another delicately perfumed and elegant La Mouline.