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★ Jeb Dunnuck 100 • Vinous 97 • Wine Advocate 96

La Turque E. Guigal Côte Rotie Vallée du Rhône Rouge 2018

Rhône Valley red Côte Rotie

€275,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

La Turque 2018 asserts itself with beautiful energy, the result of a vintage that managed to preserve finesse. The structure is present, supporting aromas of black cherry and sweet pepper, enhanced by a subtle touch of noble undergrowth. The palate unfolds with a silky texture that promises harmonious 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

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.

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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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