1989 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde

The regular cuvees of Cote Rotie each reflect the character of the vintage. The 1989 Brune et Blonde should be the best of the 1989, 1990 and 1991 vintages. It possesses a deeper, more saturated color, fabulously rich fruit, a big perfume of black-raspberries and roasted nuts, and a rich, corpulent, long finish. It should drink well for the next 10-12 years. Contrary to some reports, Guigal does not intend to bottle a fourth single vineyard Cote Rotie from holdings he has in La Pommiere vineyard. This vineyard continues to produce magnificent wine that is the backbone of the blend he fashions for his regular cuvee of Cote Brune et Blonde. Importer: Classic Wines, Boston, MA.