Delicate and surprisingly expressive at this early stage, the 2020 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline unfurls in the glass with aromas of dark berries, sweet spices, violets and subtle hints of oak. Medium- to full-bodied, round and enveloping, it’s rich and layered, with impressive depth at its core and a long, seamless finish that glides effortlessly across the palate. ~ (96) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 11-20-2025

Toasted note on the nose but huge density of delicious fruit behind. Very fine tannins. Flirtatious in a Burgundian sort of way. ~ (17.5) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 10-25-2021

Spring flowers, roasted herbs, graphite, chocolate, and scorched earth intermixed with blackberries define the 2020 Côte Rôtie La Mouline. Made from 89% Syrah and 11% Viognier and aged 42 months in new French oak, it's full-bodied, rich, and textured, with violets and smoked meats emerging with time in the glass. This concentrated, pure, super-rich, and sexy wine has flawless overall balance, ultra-fine tannins, and sensational length. Hide bottles for 5-7 years. ~ (100) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 5-9-2025

Bottled in February 2024, the 2020 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline is a masterpiece. Crushed violet, black cherry, graphite, olive tapenade, crushed rocks and cedar notes race out of the glass. A shot of espresso and minty shadings add further complexity. Stacked with ample flavor concentration and impressive depth, the 2020 hails from the glass with a vivid, energetic lift that races through from start to finish. Moreover, the round, sweet and gently enveloping tannins are remarkably refined and integrated for such a young wine, suggesting that the 2020 won’t require as much time to come around as usual. In short, this is a brilliant La Mouline that Guigal enthusiasts will want to snatch up. ~ (98) Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous 1-1-2025

Such a concentrated, focused yet bright La Mouline for the vintage. The nose reveals aromas of blackberries, dark plums, violets, undergrowth and black pepper. It's full-bodied with very fine tannins. It's ample, dense and yet so refined. The power is all under control, with the velvety, voluptuous core of dark cherries and berries mingling through the spices in harmony. The refined tannins guide the mid-palate onto a textural, long finish. Try after 2026. ~ (98) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 4-15-2024

Winey and brooding, with tremendous concentration to the dark currant, baking chocolate and spicy licorice root flavors. Salty and savory, offering briny olive and roasted herb notes. Tannins hold the grip on the finish, which shows good cut and freshness, with bay leaf and menthol details. Thick, chewy and rich, this needs time to fully unfurl its true potential and let the tannins loosen their grip. Syrah and Viognier. Best from 2026 through 2045. 90 cases imported. ~ (96) Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator 12-15-2024