Etienne Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne 1985 cabernet sauvignon large flakes and a firm

large flakes and a firm but tender texture

broodingly backward

Season with salt and pepper it makes a lean steak

The Redman grape growing and winemaking traditions can be directly traced to lessons learnt by Bill Redman during his time in Coonawarra

Etienne Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne 1985 cabernet sauvignon large flakes and a firmOnce again the darkest, thickest, most powerful, and formidably concentrated of Guigal's single vineyard Cote Roties, the 1985 La Landonne is also the least flattering and most intimidating. Like its two siblings, it is throwing a hefty sediment, with the inside of the bottle resembling that of a 15 year old vintage port. The color is still a murky, inky purple. The nose offers up aromas of beef blood, vitamins (iron?), minerals, smoke, and truffles.