In the glass
Aroma: blackberry, chocolate, espresso, dried violet, exotic spice
Palate: dense black fruit, dark chocolate, exotic spice, firm velvet tannins, mocha finish
La Turque bridges La Mouline's floral elegance and La Landonne's iron power with exotic spice, dark chocolate, and 7% co-fermented Viognier.
What it pairs with
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Venison with dark berry reduction
The exotic spice and dark fruit match gamey venison perfectly. -
Black truffle tagliatelle
Chocolate and earthy notes create harmony with black truffle. -
Roast pigeon with spiced jus
The wine's exotic spice register complements the pigeon's richness.
How to serve Cote-Rotie La Turque
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Venison with dark berry reduction, Black truffle tagliatelle, Roast pigeon with spiced jus. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The last of the three single-vineyard Guigal cuvees, La Turque was first produced in 1985. It derives from a plot on the Cote Brune with some Cote Blonde influence, co-fermented with a small percentage of Viognier.
- 1985 — First vintage of La Turque completes the Guigal single-vineyard trilogy
Facts
- Producer
- E. Guigal
- Grapes
- Syrah (93%), Viognier (7%)
- Classification
- Cote-Rotie AOC
- Oak
- 42 months in new French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 400-650 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12-35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Cote-Rotie La Turque
What does Cote-Rotie La Turque taste like?
On the nose, blackberry, chocolate, espresso, dried violet, exotic spice. On the palate, dense black fruit, dark chocolate, exotic spice, firm velvet tannins, mocha finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a very long, spiced and mocha-tinged finish. La Turque bridges La Mouline's floral elegance and La Landonne's iron power with exotic spice, dark chocolate, and 7% co-fermented Viognier.
When should I drink Cote-Rotie La Turque?
Drink 12-35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cote-Rotie La Turque?
Venison with dark berry reduction is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Black truffle tagliatelle and Roast pigeon with spiced jus. The exotic spice and dark fruit match gamey venison perfectly.
What grapes are in Cote-Rotie La Turque?
The blend is Syrah (93%), Viognier (7%). The wine is classified as Cote-Rotie AOC.