2021 Guigal Cote-Rotie La Landonne

96 Points - Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator

“Smoldering with cast iron mineral notes fused to plum paste, black tea, mesquite ash and cigar box, this is savory, brooding and complex. Shows lift and tangy acidity on the palate, with a kick of white pepper alongside warm spice cake and vanilla. The tannins are smoothing out nicely; this is almost ready to drink now -- but don’t do it.”

96 Points - Nicholas Greinacher, Vinous

“The 2021 Côte-Rôtie La Landonne unfurls with prominent black olive, pencil shavings, cured meat, raspberry and wood spice. Fragrant orange blossom and violet nuances add a floral lift. Ripe and firm yet remarkably polished tannins provide solid structure. Showing more energy and ambition than La Mouline and La Turque, the 2021 La Landonne is a medium-bodied Côte-Rôtie with scope and concentration.”

94 Points - Matt Walls, Decanter

“Very spicy on the nose, with sparky cinnamon along with the ashy, smoky notes from the whole bunch. Medium-bodied for La Landonne, this isn't a huge wine by any means, but it’s decidedly fresh. The tannins are quite drying for now, but certainly fine. Not as long or concentrated as many recent years, but will emerge a fresh, balanced and complex wine in time. 100% whole bunch used. At the beginning of its long maturation in 100% new oak barriques.”