E. Guigal

La Mouline Côte-Rôtie Syrah

9.422 ratings
9.39 pro ratings
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Top Notes For
Mike R
9.7

Omg good

Omg good

Jul 26th, 2022
Bob McDonald

A dense Ruby in colour with a tawny rim starting to develop. A lot happening with the aromatics - black and red berries with minerals, earth, bacon, and dried meat. On the palate - rich and wonderfully balanced in this hot vintage. Medium + intensity, medium minus tannins. After some time notes of high quality kid leather and mild tarry notes. One of the reasons I chose to drink this wine was because of a conversation I had with the importer Ramon of Negociants at the recent Burgundy dinner. He was talking about Brett problems with some Rhone wines from hot vintages. When I said I had a La Mouline from 2003 he suggested I sell it. After 100 points from Parker and 18.5+ from Jancis I was never going to do that. I can report this had not a hint of Brett. This had the fluid tannin structure of a mature Hill of Grace. In summary I loved the restraint, balance and quality of this fine French Syrah given the vintage conditions. Shows great vineyard management and judicious picking decisions were made.

A dense Ruby in colour with a tawny rim starting to develop. A lot happening with the aromatics - black and red berries with minerals, earth, bacon, and dried meat. On the palate - rich and wonderfully balanced in this hot vintage. Medium + intensity, medium minus tannins. After some time notes of high quality kid leather and mild tarry notes. One of the reasons I chose to drink this wine was because of a conversation I had with the importer Ramon of Negociants at the recent Burgundy dinner. He was talking about Brett problems with some Rhone wines from hot vintages. When I said I had a La Mouline from 2003 he suggested I sell it. After 100 points from Parker and 18.5+ from Jancis I was never going to do that. I can report this had not a hint of Brett. This had the fluid tannin structure of a mature Hill of Grace. In summary I loved the restraint, balance and quality of this fine French Syrah given the vintage conditions. Shows great vineyard management and judicious picking decisions were made.

Oct 25th, 2020
Justin Bothur

Very smooth and concentrated. Not as earth / gamey as I had anticipated.

Very smooth and concentrated. Not as earth / gamey as I had anticipated.

Aug 31st, 2017
Mike R
9.7

Amazing wine

Racy and finesse
I love raspberry ganache and hardcore mineral notes
Intense spine creates body and character that is purer than the Landonne or Turque but this is more elegant as the later two - stunning display of fruit and precision

This wine has ten plus years while I think this will not last as long as Turque or Landonne

Amazing wine

Racy and finesse
I love raspberry ganache and hardcore mineral notes
Intense spine creates body and character that is purer than the Landonne or Turque but this is more elegant as the later two - stunning display of fruit and precision

This wine has ten plus years while I think this will not last as long as Turque or Landonne

1 person found it helpfulJun 21st, 2022
Andrew S

Deep flavors and aromas that last forever. There's a fruit and vanilla on the nose, which I attribute to the Viognier. Lots of fruit, balance, and intrigue. Opened to celebrate an epic win! Go Hawks!

Deep flavors and aromas that last forever. There's a fruit and vanilla on the nose, which I attribute to the Viognier. Lots of fruit, balance, and intrigue. Opened to celebrate an epic win! Go Hawks!

Nov 13th, 2016
Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

8.2

You know, I just can't get into this much VA. Want to love you so much, but not today. #vabomb

You know, I just can't get into this much VA. Want to love you so much, but not today. #vabomb

Aug 29th, 2015
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

9.7

Can't go wrong. #guigal #coterotie

Can't go wrong. #guigal #coterotie

Jul 21st, 2015
Paul Stoffel

2003

2003

Apr 27th, 2020
Sylvain Rhainds

2003. Un monstre! Wow et wow!

2003. Un monstre! Wow et wow!

Nov 9th, 2019
Mike Evans

Tremendously woody and ripe, saved by some savoriness on the palate.

Tremendously woody and ripe, saved by some savoriness on the palate.

Oct 29th, 2016