Guigal is the name that made Côte-Rôtie legible to the rest of the world, and this 2017 splits the difference between the appellation's two halves. The muscle of the Côte Brune, the perfume and delicacy of the Côte Blonde. Syrah with a whisper of Viognier, the attack supple rather than showy, red and black berries giving way to morello cherry on the mid-palate. Sustainably farmed, zero-waste minded, and unmistakably a wine of its place.
Tasting Notes
With intense aromas of red and black berries and morello cherry, the supple attack leads into a wine fully expressive of its terroir, showing both the power of the Côte Brune marked by the delicacy of the Côte Blonde.
Professional Ratings
100
Jeb DunnuckThe 2019 Côte Rôtie La Turque reminds me slightly of the 2010, which at a recent tasting I thought was the greatest young wine I had ever tasted. The 2019 reveals a saturated purple hue as well as insane aromatics of bloody blue and red fruits, roasted meats, iron, ground pepper, and graphite, with perfectly integrated background oak. With full-bodied richness as well as a deep, layered, multi-dim
98
Wine AdvocateAustere and somewhat somber—no doubt influenced by the high proportion of iron oxide in the soils—the 2019 Côte-Rôtie La Turque is nonetheless elegant and remarkably delicate. It unfurls from the glass with aromas of spices, gentian, dark berries, bell pepper and baked mulberries, mingled with subtle hints of oak. Full-bodied, structured and robust, it delivers a multidimensional core of fruit and
97
VinousThe 2020 Côte-Rôtie La Turque reveals an intense and intricate bouquet of black pepper, licorice, iodine, mocha, graphite and cedar notes, showcasing outstanding complexity. Full-bodied and deeply concentrated, it shines with refreshing acidity and an ultra-precise balance that maintains a serene sense of harmony. With a long, generous and impeccably refined finish, this is a serious La Turque tha
96
James SucklingIn spite of the cool 2021 vintage, this complex Cote Rotie has excellent smoke, tar and pepper aromas plus some gingerbread and candied oranges. A very elegant expression of this site that has the concentration we expect. Great length, the oak beautifully integrated in the very long, sophisticated finish.
About the Producer
This estate needs little introduction, founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, it is simply one of the greatest and most iconic quality wine producers in the world. No less than 30 perfect scores of 100/100 from Robert Parker a total unequalled by any other producer anywhere testify to the extraordinary quality that the Guigals achieve, year in, year out. At the same time, the Guigals produce large volumes of delicious and well-priced Cotes du Rhone, which allows a wider public to share the Guigal experience.
