2021, Domaine E. Guigal, CÔTE-RÔTIE, 'La Mouline'The 2021 Cte Rtie La Mouline begins aromatically with finely shaped wood smoke, cloves, red plum, black cherry and tints of white pepper. Mid bodied, round and refreshing, the 2021 is an elegant La Mouline, tidily underpinned by a bright core of fresh acidity. Finishes with elegant persistence on the long finish. 93+ Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous (2026) Cask sample. Expressive, floral nose rose hip, violet, perfume and liquorice. A tightly wound, but

It has a lovely bouquet with peony and light white flower scents percolating through the black fruit

Just splendid

The palate is smooth on the entry with touches of black pepper

it’s deep and layered

Owned by the Vayron family since 1821

Superb balance

the alcohol is present

finishing long and mineral laced

fresh with austerity but balanced by juice running through the palate

beneath premier cru Les Champeaux

The super-fresh and attractively airy nose reflects notes of the essence of red cherry that is cut with a plenitude of spice and floral wisps

and a persistent aftertaste