Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 12 to 35 years from vintage.
vintage12 yrs35 yrs37 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryVery Long, Spiced And Mocha-Tinged finish

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

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1985: First vintage of La Turque completes the Guigal single-vineyard trilogy

Facts

Producer
E. Guigal · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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