La Turque E. Guigal Côte Rotie, 2018

La Turque 2018 from E. Guigal is one of Côte-Rôtie’s most celebrated wines, combining deep Syrah intensity with a touch of Viognier for perfume and finesse. Sourced from one of the estate’s prized single-vineyard bottlings, it reflects both the power and elegance that have made Guigal a benchmark producer in the Northern Rhône.

Tasting Notes
Expect a wine of remarkable depth and concentration, with a dark ruby to nearly opaque color in the glass. The nose is layered and expressive, offering blackberries, cassis, violets, smoked meat, olives, black pepper, and hints of spice and fine oak. On the palate, La Turque is rich, velvety, and intensely structured, with ripe dark fruit balanced by savory mineral notes, floral lift, and the signature peppery, smoky edge of Côte-Rôtie. The tannins are firm but polished, suggesting excellent cellaring potential; in a strong vintage like 2018, it should evolve beautifully over many years, gaining more complexity and silkiness with age.

Production
La Turque comes from a steep, south-facing Côte-Rôtie hillside where schist and other mineral-rich soils help produce wines of concentration, precision, and aromatic complexity. The site is farmed and harvested with great care due to the extreme slopes, with grapes typically picked by hand to preserve fruit quality. Vinification follows the meticulous approach for which E. Guigal is known, with long maceration and extended élevage in new oak barrels to build structure, texture, and age-worthiness. The small proportion of Viognier adds aromatic brightness and a subtle floral dimension to the Syrah-based core.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs beautifully with rich, savory dishes such as grilled lamb, venison, beef tenderloin, duck breast, or braised short ribs. It also works well with game birds, mushroom-based dishes, and aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for at least 1–2 hours if drinking young to help the wine open up.

Producer
E. Guigal is one of the most respected names in the Rhône Valley, founded in 1946 by Étienne Guigal in Ampuis, the heart of Côte-Rôtie. The estate has become especially renowned for its single-vineyard bottlings and for setting a high standard for quality across the Northern Rhône. Over time, Guigal has earned an international reputation for producing wines of power, precision, and remarkable aging potential.

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