E. Guigal, Cote Rotie, Brune Et Blonde, Rhone
E. Guigal, Cote Rotie, Brune Et Blonde, Rhone
An introduction to E. Guigal, Cote Rotie, Brune Et Blonde, Rhone
The E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde is a hallmark wine from the distinguished Côte-Rôtie region in the Northern Rhône Valley of France. This wine showcases E. Guigal's dedication to crafting wines that are deeply expressive of their origin. Brune et Blonde, named after the two renowned terroirs of Côte-Rôtie, is created from vineyards that are celebrated for their age-old vines and the unique characteristics of their soil.
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Understanding E. Guigal, Cote Rotie, Brune Et Blonde, Rhone
Brune et Blonde is a blend of grapes from both the 'Brune' (characterised by iron-rich, dark soils) and 'Blonde' (lighter, sandy soils) areas of Côte-Rôtie. This unique combination of terroirs contributes to the complex character of the wine, with the old Syrah vines providing depth and intensity. Fermentation takes place on closed, temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks to preserve fruit purity and features extended maceration to tease out richness. The wine is then aged in oak for 26 months, 50% of which is new. This stage adds subtle complexity to the wine. Brune et Blonde presents ripe red and black fruit, spice notes and gentle florals in a well-structured palate with silky tannins, offering the potential for graceful ageing.