E. Guigal Cote Rotie La Turque 2019

The 2019 E. Guigal "La Turque" is a monumental Côte-Rôtie that perfectly balances the exotic aromatics of the Côte Blonde with the structural power of the Côte Brune. Sourced from a steep, one-hectare parcel with ancient schist and iron-rich soils, the 2019 vintage is noted for its extraordinary intensity and "perfect" critical reception. It presents an opaque purple hue and an explosive nose of blackberry jam, maraschino cherry, and roasted coffee, layered with complex notes of black truffle, oriental spices, and smoky bacon fat. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and seamless, featuring massive concentration, silky yet dense tannins, and a vibrant acidity that ensures decades of longevity. Aged for 40 months in 100% new French oak, it concludes with an endlessly persistent, savory finish.

98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Austere and somewhat somber—no doubt influenced by the high proportion of iron oxide in the soils—the 2019 Côte-Rôtie La Turque is nonetheless elegant and remarkably delicate. It unfurls from the glass with aromas of spices, gentian, dark berries, bell pepper and baked mulberries, mingled with subtle hints of oak. Full-bodied, structured and robust, it delivers a multidimensional core of fruit and firm, finely extracted tannins that channel its controlled power, concluding with an endless, delicately spicy finish.

98 Points - James Suckling

From the haunting nose through to the end of the extremely long finish this wine embodies the rocky personality of Cote-Rotie, along with the special ripeness that the syrah achieves here. As floral as it is stony, as structured as it is concentrated, yet all of this builds an imposing and enchanting whole. A cuvee of 93% syrah and 7% viognier. Matured in 100% new oak for 42 months. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.

96 Points - Wine Spectator