($12, ExCellars): Marcel Guigal and his son, Philippe, oversee the winemaking at this stellar firm, which was started by Marcel’s father, Etienne, just after World War II.  Guigal is probably best known for their small-production–300 case–expensive ($200+ a bottle) single vineyard wines from the Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, La Landonne and La Turque.  But what I find even more extraordinary is the vast amount (250,000 cases) of excellent, affordable Côtes du Rhône they produce year in and year out.  It’s rare for a winery to produce that volume of excellent wine every year.  Guigal’s 2004 Côte du Rhône is more fruit forward than usual, reflecting the character of the vintage, but still retains good structure and the signature spice of the Rhône Valley.  It’s a great value that you shouldn’t miss. 89 Michael Apstein Feb 27, 2007