Vintages 2008

Wine Advocate #193 - Feb 2011

Score : (86-88)

Guigal produces more Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde than any other producer of the appellation. The Brune et Blonde often spends up to three years in small oak casks and is always a blend of purchases from approximately four dozen small growers with his estate fruit. There are about 45,000 cases of this cuvee, which generally contains 8-10% co-fermented Viognier. The 2008 has put on weight and fleshed out since I tasted it last year and is now revealing less herbaceousness. It is a solidly made, attractive, lighter, quick to mature effort that will drink well for 5-6 years. Drink: 2011 - 2017. Robert Parker.

Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France

Score: 15,5/20

Les épices douces du boisé se marient astucieusement avec les notes poivrées plus fortes du vin, pour un ensemble gourmand et fin, où l’on reconnaît le millésime pour son toucher toujours un peu strict, qui appelle des viandes mijotées.