{"title":"E. Guigal Wine","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1snaks5\" data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"127\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eE. Guigal: The Legendary Home of the “La La” Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eE. Guigal is the defining name in Côte-Rôtie and one of the estates most responsible for bringing the Northern Rhône to international prominence. Known for the legendary “La La” wines — La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque — Guigal produces some of the world’s benchmark Syrah, combining power, structure, and extraordinary longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eLooking for more Rhône Valley wines? Browse our full \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.weekendwine.com\/collections\/rhone-wine\"\u003eRhône Valley wine collection here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zamh4h\" data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eWhy E. Guigal Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eGuigal occupies a unique position in the Rhône Valley. The estate produces wines across multiple appellations and price levels, but collectors focus on the top of the pyramid: the iconic single-vineyard Côte-Rôtie wines and Ex Voto Hermitage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eThe La La wines helped redefine what Northern Rhône Syrah could achieve internationally, establishing Côte-Rôtie alongside the world’s great collectible wine regions. Decades later, Guigal remains the reference point against which many Rhône producers are measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eGlobally allocated and produced in limited quantities, top Guigal bottlings continue to command strong collector demand across both restaurant and secondary markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1e9aulx\" data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eEstate History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eÉtienne Guigal founded the domaine in 1946 in Ampuis, the historic center of Côte-Rôtie. His son Marcel Guigal took over in the 1960s and expanded the estate’s focus on single-vineyard expression, helping establish the domaine’s global reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eThe release of La Mouline, followed later by La Landonne and La Turque, transformed the perception of Rhône wines internationally. Rather than blending across sites, each bottling showcased a distinct vineyard identity and terroir expression, a philosophy that became central to the estate’s legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003eToday, Guigal remains one of the Rhône Valley’s defining producers, balancing large-scale négociant operations with some of the region’s most sought-after collectible wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"c9jlvg\" data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eTerroir \u0026amp; Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eThe Guigal flagship wines are sourced from steep hillside vineyards throughout Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, where Syrah thrives on granite-rich soils and dramatic slopes overlooking the Rhône River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003eCôte-Rôtie itself is divided between the lighter, schist-driven Côte Blonde and the darker, iron-rich Côte Brune. These distinctions shape the personalities of the La La wines, with some sites emphasizing perfume and elegance while others deliver greater structure and density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003eIn Hermitage, Guigal’s Ex Voto comes from old-vine Syrah planted on the rocky slopes of the famed Hermitage hill, producing wines of exceptional concentration and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14pq58n\" data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003eSignature Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6xf1mu\" data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003eLa Mouline (Côte-Rôtie)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"3001\"\u003eThe most perfumed and seductive of the trio, sourced primarily from the Côte Blonde and co-fermented with a small portion of Viognier. La Mouline is known for its silk-like texture, floral aromatics, and remarkable balance between elegance and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1oyyjwy\" data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3031\"\u003eLa Landonne (Côte-Rôtie)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3265\"\u003eThe most structured and powerful of the La La wines, produced entirely from Syrah grown on the Côte Brune. Dense, iron-driven, and intensely age-worthy, La Landonne often requires a decade or more in the cellar before fully opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"o078x9\" data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3293\"\u003eLa Turque (Côte-Rôtie)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3512\"\u003eOften viewed as the bridge between La Mouline and La Landonne, La Turque combines muscular structure with polish and refinement. Rich, layered, and deeply complex, it frequently shows remarkable completeness with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8tqgj8\" data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3537\"\u003eEx Voto (Hermitage)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3783\"\u003eProduced only in top vintages from old-vine Syrah on Hermitage hill, Ex Voto is Guigal’s monumental expression of Hermitage. Aged extensively in new oak and released in limited quantities, it stands among the Rhône Valley’s longest-lived wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zoiknb\" data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4324\"\u003eWhy Collectors Buy E. Guigal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4326\" data-end=\"4658\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"39ymq8\" data-start=\"4326\" data-end=\"4386\"\u003eBenchmark producer for Côte-Rôtie and Northern Rhône Syrah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f0u3\" data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4433\"\u003eDistinct single-vineyard terroir expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1heatvz\" data-start=\"4434\" data-end=\"4493\"\u003eGlobally allocated wines with consistent collector demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mwd2s8\" data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4544\"\u003eProven aging performance across multiple decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ei1epl\" data-start=\"4545\" data-end=\"4612\"\u003eIconic “La La” bottlings among the Rhône’s most collectible wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1arc1vg\" data-start=\"4613\" data-end=\"4658\"\u003eExceptional depth, structure, and longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3867\" data-start=\"3831\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3867\" data-start=\"3831\"\u003eWhat are Guigal’s “La La” wines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4108\" data-start=\"3868\"\u003eGuigal’s “La La” wines are three single-vineyard Côte-Rôtie bottlings: La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque—iconic Northern Rhône Syrah wines prized for quality, longevity, and collectibility. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4170\" data-start=\"4110\"\u003eWhich came first: La Mouline, La Landonne, or La Turque?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4306\" data-start=\"4171\"\u003eLa Mouline debuted first (1966), followed by La Landonne (1978) and La Turque (1985). \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4381\" data-start=\"4308\"\u003eWhat’s the difference between La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Mouline is the most perfumed and silky, La Landonne the most structured and powerful, La Turque bridges the two. Each expresses a different terroir — La Mouline from the Côte Blonde, the others from the Côte Brune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4666\" data-start=\"4631\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e What is Ex Voto?\u003cbr data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3742\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4666\" data-start=\"4631\"\u003eEx Voto is Guigal’s top Hermitage cuvée, produced only in select vintages from old vines, with long aging and extremely limited production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"39\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"1fypk60\"\u003eWhat do E. Guigal wines taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"41\"\u003eThe flagship wines of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eE. Guigal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e deliver the classic profile collectors seek from elite Northern Rhône Syrah, often showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"376\" data-start=\"194\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"225\" data-start=\"194\" data-section-id=\"1c87bqv\"\u003edark berries and black cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"264\" data-start=\"226\" data-section-id=\"1ch65jk\"\u003esmoked meat, olive, and savory spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"265\" data-section-id=\"1bv6cmt\"\u003ecracked pepper and floral lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"332\" data-start=\"298\" data-section-id=\"1vwmfmk\"\u003ecrushed rock and mineral tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"376\" data-start=\"333\" data-section-id=\"atdmf5\"\u003elong, structured finishes built for aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"552\" data-start=\"378\"\u003eWhile approachable with extended decanting in stronger vintages, the top Guigal wines are fundamentally designed for long-term cellaring and continued evolution over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4666\" data-start=\"4631\"\u003eIs Viognier used in Côte-Rôtie?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCôte-Rôtie regulations allow up to 20% Viognier to be co-fermented with Syrah (if used). Many producers use little or none, but it’s part of the region’s historical identity. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4923\" data-start=\"4885\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAre Guigal La La wines worth cellaring?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5067\" data-start=\"4924\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes — among the longest-lived wines in the Rhône. La Landonne is often unreachable for the first ten to fifteen years. Buyers who hold typically find the wines at a different level entirely five to ten years later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"5117\" data-start=\"5069\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHow rare are the Guigal La La wines?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5267\" data-start=\"5118\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Turque is the most limited of the three, often the hardest to source. All three are globally allocated and trade on the secondary market at significant premiums, particularly in strong vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2004-e-guigal-cote-rotie-la-mouline-bottle-750ml","title":"2004 E. 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