TN: 1978 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde

Dennis_Atick · May 18, 2019, 5:36pm

Popped this last night. My last bottle of the couple I got in recent history.

1978 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde - France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie (5/18/2019)
Still holding in a great spot. Animale, and barnyardy earth on the nose. Sweet plummy fruit with just wisps of acidity holding. Initially, it felt like it was going to be a- hurry and drink this before it fades- but it kept unfolding and the acid seemed to come on as it sat open. Still very good.

Dennis_Atick · May 18, 2019, 5:37pm

Jeff_Cassetta · May 18, 2019, 11:42pm

This was my first Cote Rotie…N. Rhone actually…nearly 35 years ago. Thanks for the memories! Nice to see it still drinking…

Arv_R · May 18, 2019, 11:46pm

We had one of these maybe 10-15 years ago, unfortunately our example had faded quite a bit.

I remember much more vividly a Chapoutier white Hermitage from that evening that either Paul J. or Joe Cz had brought. My first taste of one of those rarities and it was a stunner.

Ramon_C · May 19, 2019, 12:07am

Cool note and photo on a wine I’ve not/wished had. But liked the 80s versions I’ve had, especially the 83 and 85.

Patiently holding on to my remaining 91.

Dennis_Atick · May 19, 2019, 1:42am

Nice! My history is much more recent, but yes, still terrific!

Thanks, guys.