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2018 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque

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The 2018 E. Guigal La Turque exemplifies the power and finesse of Côte-Rôtie's revered Côte Brune. This Syrah-dominant blend offers an intense aromatic profile of dark berries, black olives, and exotic spices, underscored by notes of violets and roasted meats. On the palate, it showcases remarkable concentration and structure, with velvety tannins and a profound, mineral-driven finish, suggesting an impressive aging potential of 25-30 years or more.


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Critic Reviews
100

In comparison to the La Mouline, the 2018 Côte Rôtie La Turque shows a darker, more Côte Brune-like character (which is where this is from) in its broody black fruits, scorched earth, smoked meats, graphite, and exotic flowers. As with the other single vineyards in 2018, the purity of fruit is off the charts, it's full-bodied, has incredible tannins, perfect balance, and a finish that won't quit. It shows that classic 2018 ripeness with no sensation of weight or heaviness. It too has some up-front appeal but won't hit maturity for another 7-8 years, if not a decade, and is a 30-year-wine.

Jeb Dunnuck
96

Shows beautiful freshness, despite its age, weight and power, with red currant, mulled blackberry and floral notes floating atop earthy singed tobacco and toasty cedar elements. Just hitting its stride, matching exotic spices with smoke, minerality and a pleasingly dense texture. The lengthy finish reveals baker's chocolate and toasted herbs. Excellent. Drink now through 2039.

Wine Spectator
96

Shut down tight on this occasion, the dark, impenetrable 2018 Cote Rotie La Turque is clearly dense and packed with potential. Cedary notes, dark, concentrated fruit, potent tannins and a long, dusty finish suggest plenty of upside for the patient.

Robert Parker
2018 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque
2018 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque Sale price$410.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Lay Down

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The Estate

E. Guigal is one of the most renowned wine producers in the Rhône Valley, France. Founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, the estate is now run by his son Marcel and grandson Philippe. Based in Ampuis, the heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation, Guigal has expanded its influence throughout the Rhône Valley over the decades. The estate is known for producing a wide range of wines, from entry-level Côtes du Rhône to some of the most sought-after and expensive wines in the world, including their famous "La La" wines from Côte-Rôtie: La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque.

2018 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2018
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2018

Warmth Yields Concentrated Elegance

The 2018 growing season in Côte-Rôtie began with a rainy spring, followed by a hot, dry summer that allowed for optimal ripening. E. Guigal's expert management of their La Turque vineyard, including precise canopy work and careful harvest timing, resulted in grapes with exceptional concentration and perfect phenolic ripeness. The wine reflects the vintage's warmth in its rich fruit profile, while the unique terroir of La Turque imparts its characteristic depth and complexity.

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