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★ Jeb Dunnuck 98 • Wine Advocate 100

La Turque E. Guigal Côte Rotie Vallée du Rhône Rouge 1988

Rhône Valley red Côte Rotie

€900,00 / 75cl inc. VAT | Limited availability

In 1988, La Turque offers a profound elegance where fresh blackberry marries fine licorice and a subtle mineral touch. This Côte Rôtie, of remarkable stature despite its 38 years, reveals a melted tertiary register of undergrowth and fine tobacco, a promise of graceful evolution.

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Producer:E. Guigal
Appellation: Rhône
Region: Rhône
Country: N/A
Grape varieties: Syrah - Viognier
Alcohol: N/A
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

The youngest seeming of the ‘88s, and with a brighter profile and more noticeable acidity, the 1988 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque shows an expressive, wildly aromatic bouquet of blackberry and smoky dark fruits, iron, dried blood, bacon fat, and subtle floral notes. More similar to the La Landonne than to the La Mouline, the wine is full bodied with bright acidity, an edgy, focused texture, beautiful structure, and a blockbuster finish. Still youthful and vibrant, this has a long life ahead of it!

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About the Producer

About the Producer

The E. Guigal estate, a jewel of the Rhône Valley, has been anchored in Ampuis since its founding in 1946 by Étienne Guigal. On these lands where vines have flourished since Roman times, a long family history has been written. Marcel Guigal succeeded his father in 1961, breathing new life into the estate, notably through the acquisition of Vidal-Fleury. Today, Philippe Guigal represents the third generation, perpetuating the family legacy with passion and precision. From the cellars of Ampuis, the E. Guigal estate crafts the finest northern appellations with extreme care, without overlooking a few southern gems. Côte-Rôtie holds a place of honor, with its iconic single-vineyard cuvées—true benchmarks such as La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque—not to mention the Château d'Ampuis and the famous Brune et Blonde de Guigal. Guigal's talent is also expressed in the Condrieu appellation with La Doriane, as well as in Hermitage and Saint-Joseph, and of course, the essential Côtes du Rhône. A family saga dedicated to the excellence of Rhône Valley wines. Among the most sought-after cuvées are E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline, E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne, and E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque, which serve as essential references for understanding the identity of the house.

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