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Guigal and Their Iconic La La Wines
Mar 31, 2024

Guigal and Their Iconic La La Wines

The ascendance of Côte-Rôtie to the pantheon of the world’s most rarefied wines can be credited largely to Etienne, Marcel and Philippe Guigal. Today they own 10 percent of Côte-Rôtie’s vineyards, and their empire has expanded to many other Rhône regions. Our cover story explores their legacy and their plans for the future.

Plus, tasting reports on the Rhône and Washington state, a deep dive into Irish whiskey and more. 

Cover Stories

The Enduring Greatness of Guigal

The Enduring Greatness of Guigal

With an expanding foothold in the Southern Rhône, the Guigal family writes its next chapter
Mar 31, 2024
The Iconic La La Trio Becomes a Quartet

The Iconic La La Trio Becomes a Quartet

A fourth bottle will join the club of Guigal’s rarified single-vineyard La La cuvées
Mar 31, 2024

Tasting Reports

The Rhône Cools Off

The Rhône Cools Off

There are bright spots to be found amid the cold, challenging 2021 vintage
Mar 31, 2024
Alphabetical Guide to Rhône Valley Wines

Alphabetical Guide to Rhône Valley Wines

Get scores for nearly 650 wines from across France’s Rhône Valley recently reviewed in Wine …
Mar 31, 2024
Washington Abides

Washington Abides

Winemakers navigate the challenging 2020 vintage and find promise in 2021
Mar 31, 2024
Alphabetical Guide to Washington

Alphabetical Guide to Washington

Get scores for nearly 325 wines from across Washington state recently reviewed in Wine Spectator …
Mar 31, 2024

Features

The Ascent of Irish Whiskey

The Ascent of Irish Whiskey

Longer aging and new innovations are raising the prestige of this classic spirit
Mar 31, 2024
Washington Star Power: Kyle MacLachlan

Washington Star Power: Kyle MacLachlan

The Twin Peaks star and Yakima native takes wine as seriously as acting
Mar 31, 2024

Grapevine

Wine Trapped in Retailer Bankruptcy

Wine Trapped in Retailer Bankruptcy

Customers scramble to retrieve their wines from bankrupt Internet retailer Underground Cellar
Mar 31, 2024
Allegrini Family Divides Wine Company

Allegrini Family Divides Wine Company

Plus, Château Mouton-Rothschild unveils the artwork for its 2021 label
Mar 31, 2024
Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival Dazzles with Sips and Sunshine

Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival Dazzles with Sips and Sunshine

The annual Florida event gets a lift from Wine Spectator
Mar 31, 2024
Jasper Hill Farm: An American Original

Jasper Hill Farm: An American Original

Behind the scenes of the Kehler family’s farmhouse cheesemaking in Vermont
Mar 31, 2024
Hospices de Beaune Auction Raises $27.4 Million

Hospices de Beaune Auction Raises $27.4 Million

Plus, music legend and wine lover Quincy Jones puts some of his rare bottles up for sale
Mar 31, 2024
Savvy Shopper

Savvy Shopper

Top values from Italy, the Rhône, Spain and beyond
Mar 31, 2024

Departments

Love the La La’s

Love the La La’s

Celebrating the formidable legacy of E. Guigal and their La La wines
Mar 31, 2024
Tone Woods and Wine

Tone Woods and Wine

Acoustic guitars and wine both reflect their source materials
Mar 31, 2024
Italian Label Lingo

Italian Label Lingo

UGA, DOC, DOCG ... What do these acronyms mean, and why are they important?
Mar 31, 2024
Follow That Bubbly! Champagne Saved in High-Speed Chase

Follow That Bubbly! Champagne Saved in High-Speed Chase

Plus, chef José Andrés' new graphic novel depicts real-life heroes
Mar 31, 2024

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