La Mouline
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 30+ years from the vintage release, though it can show remarkable expressiveness even in its youth compared to its sibling single-vineyard bottlings.
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Roasted duck breast, herb-crusted rack of lamb, wild mushroom and truffle risotto
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La Mouline is one of the legendary 'La La' wines of Côte-Rôtie, sourced from a historic, amphitheater-shaped vineyard in the Côte Blonde. First crafted by Étienne Guigal in 1966, this parcel features some of the oldest vines in the appellation, planted on steep, terraced slopes of gneiss, silica, and limestone. Characterized by its high proportion of Viognier co-fermented with Syrah, La Mouline is celebrated for its voluptuous texture, floral aromatics, and seamless elegance. The wine undergoes an intensive 42 months of aging in 100% new French oak barrels crafted in the estate's own cooperage, resulting in a masterpiece of unparalleled complexity, silkiness, and longevity that beautifully expresses the feminine side of Côte-Rôtie.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1946 by Étienne Guigal in the ancient village of Ampuis, Domaine E. Guigal has become one of the Rhône Valley's most illustrious and influential wine estates. Now managed by Marcel and Philippe Guigal, the family is headquartered at the historic Château d'Ampuis, where they craft legendary wines that define the northern and southern Rhône. The estate is globally renowned for its iconic Côte-Rôtie single-vineyard bottlings—La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne—as well as the opulent Condrieu La Doriane. Their uncompromising production philosophy emphasizes extremely long barrel aging in their custom, in-house cooperage, resulting in wines of extraordinary depth, structure, and longevity.