We have a small selection of amazingly rare wines from Gentaz-Dervieux along with a range of Guigal La La’s from some of the very best vintages. Regrettably, quantities are highly limited.

Winemaking Genius in Cote Rotie: Gentaz Dervieux & Guigal

Cote Rotie is not short of outstanding Estates and talented wine-making however two that for me qualify for genius status are Marius Gentaz and Marcel Guigal.

Gentaz-Dervieux

The Gentaz-Dervieux Estate was started by the grandfather of Albert Dervieux who was Marius’s brother-in-law. From 1965 Marius managed the Domaine producing just a single Cote Rotie from a 1.2ha parcel of 60 year old vines on Cote Brune mostly in the steep hillside terrace of La Landonne.

The wines are amongst the most idiosyncratic and aged in old barrels, some around 100 years old and in their youth the wines were seen as a little rustic, but with age they developed beautifully.

This legendary Estate no longer exists and the vines of Gentaz-Dervieux went to his son-in-law Rene Rostaing though, its reputation and the miniscule quantities of wine, have made them amongst the most sought after in the market.

3	1986	Cote Rotie Cote Brune	€2,200	each
2	1989	Cote Rotie Cote Brune	€2,500	each
2	1991	Cote Rotie Cote Brune	€2,300	each
5	1993	Cote Rotie Cote Brune	€2,050	each

Guigal

Perhaps, no other Domaine is more famous in the region than Guigal. The Estate was only founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal and in 1961 Marcel, Etienne son took over the management of the Domaine. Although, Guigal is a large Domaine there international fame amongst wine lovers is due to their three legendary cuvees of Cote Rotie affectionately known as the “La La’s”.

La Landonne

First made in 1978, La Landonne and comes from a collection of plots totalling around 2ha in the steep northern part of La Landonne. It is a 100% Syrah and is the epitome of Cote Rotie from Cote Brune: Powerful, concentrated and although the other two are capable of serious ageing, La Landonne needs cellaring and is capable of delivering serious pleasure after 40+ years.

6	1983	Cote Rotie La Landonne	€630	each	98WA
6	1994	Cote Rotie La Landonne	€295	each	94-96WA
12	2000	Cote Rotie La Landonne	€290	each	96WS
6	2001	Cote Rotie La Landonne	€325	each	96WS
3	2003	Cote Rotie La Landonne	€600	Each	100WA

La Turque

The most recent La La, La Turque made its debut in 1985 and comes from an extremely steep 1ha plot on Cote Brune close to La Landonne. Normally around 7% Viognier is included in the blend. The wine is like a synthesis of the other two: less tannic and muscular than La Landonne and almost the aromatic profile of La Mouline. It is rich and concentrated without being heavy. Average annual production is around 4,800 bottles.

4	1986	Cote Rotie La Turque	€425	each	94WS
2	1988	Cote Rotie La Turque	€800	each	100WA

La Mouline

The first of the La La’s to be produced was La Mouline in 1966 and it comes from a steep 1ha plot on Cote Blonde with vines averaging around 65 years old, though some are 100 years. It has the highest percentage of Viognier in the blend and depending on vintage it can be between 7-12%. It is the most complex and exotic wine and the most elegant of the three. Around 5,000 bottles are made annually.

2	1989	Cote Rotie La Mouline	€680	each	98WA
1	1990	Cote Rotie La Mouline	€700	each	99WA
10	1995	Cote Rotie La Mouline	€450	each	99DEC
6	1996	Cote Rotie La Mouline	€300	each	96VM
12	2002	Cote Rotie La Mouline	€1,440	owc 6 Bottles	94WS

All prices are in Euros per unit and offered Ex Puligny Montrachet (excluding taxes and shipping)

All wines are offered subject to remaining unsold

owc=original wooden case