{"product_id":"guigal-la-turque-2018-75-cl","title":"Guigal La Turque 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuigal La Turque 2018 is one of Côte-Rôtie’s most coveted icons, a powerful yet finely chiselled red that showcases the very best of the steep schist slopes above the Rhône. Produced in tiny quantities from an exceptional single vineyard, this is a wine built for the cellar, with depth, complexity and refinement in equal measure. The 2018 vintage is especially dense and brooding, promising a long and fascinating evolution for those patient enough to wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, La Turque 2018 is deeply saturated and almost opaque, with an inky purple-black core that clings to the sides of the glass. The nose is intense and tightly coiled at first, opening gradually to layers of dark berries, black cherry and blackberry compote, framed by cedar, graphite, smoked meat, cracked black pepper and hints of violets and spice. Subtle notes of licorice, dark chocolate and a touch of vanilla from the oak build complexity as the wine breathes.\n\nOn the palate, this is full-bodied, powerful and concentrated, with a rich core of dark fruit wrapped in firm, finely structured tannins. The texture is dense yet polished, with vibrant acidity keeping everything in balance. Flavours of blackcurrant, plum and black cherry intermingle with savory nuances of tapenade, cured meat, roasted coffee and warm spices. The finish is long, dry and slightly dusty, echoing cedar and mineral notes long after each sip. Still youthful and tightly knit, the 2018 La Turque will reward extended cellaring, showing its best over 15–30 years from vintage, with the potential to evolve far beyond that in optimal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Turque is sourced from a tiny, steeply terraced vineyard in the Côte Brune sector of Côte-Rôtie, where dark schist soils, excellent drainage and a warm, south-southeast exposure yield grapes of remarkable concentration and aromatic intensity. The blend is dominated by Syrah, co-fermented with a small proportion of Viognier, which adds lift and floral complexity to the wine. Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, with rigorous selection both in the vineyard and at the winery. Vinification is traditionally minded yet meticulous: long macerations to extract colour, structure and flavour, followed by extended élevage in small oak barrels, a significant proportion of which are new. This patient maturation polishes the wine’s formidable tannins and layers subtle cedar and spice over its dense, dark fruit core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Turque 2018 is a natural partner for richly flavoured, slow-cooked dishes and high-quality meat. Think dry-aged ribeye, roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, braised beef short ribs, venison, or game birds with truffle or wild mushroom sauces. It also pairs beautifully with hearty dishes featuring lentils, root vegetables and Mediterranean herbs, as well as aged hard cheeses like Comté or mature pecorino. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F). For current drinking, decant generously—at least 2–3 hours—to allow the wine to open and soften; older bottles will need more delicate handling and a shorter decant just to remove sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1946 by Étienne Guigal, the Guigal estate has become one of the most influential and respected names in the Rhône Valley, credited with elevating Côte-Rôtie and other northern Rhône appellations to global prominence. Now led by the Guigal family’s second and third generations, the domaine is renowned for its meticulous vineyard work, exacting selection and long élevage, producing wines that combine power with remarkable precision. La Turque is part of Guigal’s legendary single-vineyard Côte-Rôtie trilogy—alongside La Mouline and La Landonne—bottlings that have helped define the modern benchmark for Syrah-based wines worldwide and consistently earn top recognition from critics and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guigal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54253009404241,"sku":"PS-8006081839304","price":373.64,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/LA_20TURQUE_a87dcb6e-dce8-4b51-9fc0-6bd14740088d.png?v=1783448617","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/guigal-la-turque-2018-75-cl","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}