E. Guigal La Landonne 2002 bacon bone Ikura salmon roe is prized

Ikura salmon roe is prized for its bright red color

and natural sourdough culture

the 2009 Saint-Pierre displays maturing notes of crème de cassis

all of which are noteworthy

the diced lamb leg becomes meltingly tender

E. Guigal La Landonne 2002 bacon bone Ikura salmon roe is prizedA vintage that isn't poured very often, the 2002 Cote Rotie la Landonne is fully mature, yet has an excellent color and is far from tired or over the hill. Chocolaty dark fruits, spice box, ground herbs and assorted meatiness gives way to a medium bodied, elegant Cote Rotie that has a seamless texture and plenty of charm. I'd drink bottles over the coming 4 5 years, but I've no doubt it will have gradual decline beyond that.