2020 Cote Rotie, La Mouline, Guigal

Dominated by dark notes of espresso, black olive and pumpernickel, the 2020 Cote Rotie La Mouline was missing the vineyard's normally expressive floral aromas on this occasion. Full-bodied and rich, it's an atypically muscular and closed vintage of La Mouline right now. It will be interesting to see how it evolves over the next few years of élevage. ~ (95) Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2-10-2022

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

I'm not sure the 2020 Côte Rôtie La Mouline will match the 2019, but it's still early to be making any final conclusions, as these wines have an uncanny ability to gain in richness and depth over their élevage. Cassis, violets, spring flowers, and scorched earth define the bouquet, and it's more reserved, focused, and elegant on the palate. This full-bodied, concentrated, pure, beautifully balanced effort is loaded with potential. ~ (98) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 12-15-2022