'The Roasted Slope' — northernmost and most prestigious Northern Rhône appellation. Côte Brune (iron-rich, structured) and Côte Blonde (sand-silica, perfumed). Up to 20% Viognier co-fermented with Syrah adds violet lift. Guigal's single-vineyard La Mouline, La Landonne, La Turque — aged 42 months in new oak — are among France's greatest allocated wines. BC importer for Guigal: Mark Anthony Group [NEEDS VERIFICATION].
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85 | Very good. Good balance. Single-vineyard expressions from Guigal and Rostaing showing quality. |
| 2022 | 90 | Excellent. Warm vintage. Dense, structured Syrah. Less typical but impressive concentration. |
| 2021 | 84 | Good. Cooler Northern Rhône vintage. Darker fruit, iron, more tannic. Cellar-worthy. |
| 2020 | 88 | Very good. Accessible earlier-drinking style. Côte Blonde (sandier soils) showing particular freshness. |
| 2019 | 93 | Outstanding. Deep, structured Syrah with 20+ year potential. La Mouline showing extraordinary perfume. |
| 2018 | 94 | Excellent. Iron, violet, smoked meat — classic Northern Rhône Syrah at its finest. Rostaing and Jamet also exceptional. |
| 2017 | 96 | Exceptional Côte-Rôtie. Guigal's La La's (Mouline, Landonne, Turque) at extraordinary level. Structured, long-lived Syrah. |