Guigal La Landonne, 2001 New savoury core of acidity and

savoury core of acidity and definite saline

Stone and cool slate are pronounced

A seductive wine that is smooth and supple and displaying layers of flavours on the palate including black fruits and black cherry

Extremely dense and reserved

with intense aromas of blackberries and fresh herbs

Guigal La Landonne, 2001 New savoury core of acidity and"Utter perfection, the 2005 Cote Rotie La Landonne exhibits a similar scorched earth burning ember and bacon fat scented nose as well as copious quantities of black fruits, truffles, and forest floor. Incredibly dense and masculine with unreal levels of concentration, and beautifully integrated tannin, acidity, and oak, this remarkable 2005 may turn out to be the longest lived La Landonne since the debut vintage of 1978 (which is still going strong).