1990 Guigal La Landonne Côte-Rôtie Rouge 750ml

1990 Guigal La Landonne: 100-Point Northern Rhône Legend

The 1990 E. Guigal La Landonne Côte-Rôtie Rouge 750ml stands as an undisputed, 100-point collector benchmark of Northern Rhône fine wine. In particular, this flagship cuvée originates from the iron-rich, dark schist slopes of the famed La Landonne lieu-dit. In addition, the monumental 1990 harvest produced wines of colossal density, muscular tannins, and multi-decade ageworthiness.

Tasting Notes for 1990 Guigal La Landonne

The wine opens with commanding aromas of blackcurrant, crème de cassis, smoked bacon, espresso bean, and black olive. Furthermore, mature tertiary layers of leather, black truffle, cracked pepper, and crushed graphite unfold with decanting. On the palate, immense, velvety tannins wrap around a deeply concentrated core of dark fruit. Consequently, the finish lingers with extraordinary length, warming spice, and noble power.

Key Wine Details

• Producer: E. Guigal

• Vintage: 1990

• Appellation: Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, France

• Cuvée: La Landonne

• Varietal: 100% Syrah

• Format: 750ml

• Cellar Window: Drink now through 2050

Estate History and Heritage

Guigal’s La Landonne is universally celebrated as the most powerful and structured pillar of the legendary “La La” trinity. Specifically, Marcel Guigal planted this 100% Syrah parcel in 1975, releasing its inaugural vintage in 1978. Moreover, the wine is aged for 42 months in new French oak barrels to tame its colossal schist tannins.

Today, the 1990 La Landonne is recognized by critics worldwide as one of the greatest wines ever produced in the Rhône Valley. As a result, this bottle represents an essential acquisition for serious fine wine collectors.