1976 Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde

This wine may be the finest Brune et Blonde made by Guigal over the last three decades. Having had one of my last bottles for my forty-ninth birthday, I was thrilled by how young, vibrant, and rich this wine remains. The color is a deep dark ruby/garnet, and the nose offers a blast of jammy black-raspberry fruit intertwined with smoked meat and roasted herb aromas. Extremely full-bodied, thick, juicy, and amazingly concentrated, this is an explosive Brune et Blonde that should continue to drink well for another decade. Anticipated maturity: now-2005. Last tasted 7/96.