Slightly firm on entry, but then it almost gushes with pure, silky raspberry fruit followed by notes of iron, tobacco and semisweet chocolate. Beautifully done. The only vintage of Guigal’s La Landonne to be destemmed. Drink now through 2021.
94 points - Wine Spectator (July 26, 2006)
The star of the 2002 La La’s is the 2002 Cote Rotie La Landonne. Aromas of burning embers, scorched earth, truffles, and black cherries are followed by an unexpectedly deep, rich wine that is best consumed over the next 12-15 years.
90-93 points The Wine Advocate (February 2006)
Ruby-red. Deep, smoky, earthy aromas of cherry, chocolate and licorice. Refreshingly bitter cherry flavor is joined by a late note of graphite and supported by solid but unobtrusive tannins. This has real power and grip, finishing with deep dark fruit flavors and excellent length.
92 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Jan/Feb '07)
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