2021 Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde

(92 Points) A racy, somewhat lean style, offering white pepper–dusted red currant wrapped in a layer of toasted apple wood. Fresh and winey, with smoke, salt and graphite shavings echoing on the silky, tangy finish, plus a gentle tannic tug. Solid for the challenging vintage. It will be interesting to see how this ages. Syrah and Viognier. Drink now through 2032. 1,000 cases imported. -Kristen Bieler, Dec 2024 Reviewed by: Wine Spectator