Reviews & Scores
The 1998 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde is drinking at point with complex aromatics of spice meats, bacon, subtle barnyard and sweet fruits. The palate is medium bodied, carrying a fresh, edgy texture, rich fruit and a long finish.
JD91May 2010
Guigal's Côte Rôtie Brune et Blonde (25,000 cases produced), tends to have 4%-5% Viognier included in the blend. The 1998 exhibits some of the vintage's hard tannin, as well as complex aromatics of roasted olives, black currants, creamy oak, sweet cherries, and dried herbs
WA90April 2002
Ruby-red, less saturated than the Hermitage. Cool aromas of black fruits, violet face powder, pepper and tar. Tightly wound on the palate, with pepper and herbal notes currently dominating the wine's dark berry component. But opened nicely with air to show good density and richness and sappy precision of flavor. Quite aromatic and bright in the mouth. Finishes with fine, peppery tannins and excellent persistence. Classic Cote-Rotie.
ST90January 2002
Caresses the palate. Elegant, with mineral, red and black fruit and supple tannins. Seductive balance on the fresh finish, where the firm tannins make a surprise appearance that suggests a bit of cellar time is needed to bring out the best of this red. *Top 100 Wines of 2001, Cellar Selection*
WS93December 2001