La Turke

Name: E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2015
Brand: Collectors Wine World GmbH
SKU: 11031
Price: 490.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

E. Guigal

France | Rhone | Côte Rotie

490,00€

(653,33€/l)

0.75 l Flasche

Joe Czerwinski for Robert Parker

Like the La Mouline, the 2015 Côte-Rôtie La Turque seems a little closed - I wouldn't be surprised if it climbs to a perfect rating in a decade or so . Loads of ground spices - pepper, allspice, cardamom - are sprinkled over mixed berries, but this full-bodied wine is tightly closed and finishes with firm tannins. Give it at least 5-6 years, maybe even a decade or so, before pulling the cork.

Characteristics

Expansion: 42 months in barriques

Grape varieties: 93% Syrah, 7% Viognier

Ready to drink: 2025 – 2045

Alcohol: 13.5% Vol.

Allergens: contains sulphites

Manufacturer / Importer: E.Guigal SAS, Château D'Ampuis, 69420 Ampuis, France

winery

E. Guigal The winery is located in Ampuis, in the heart of the northern Rhône Valley, where it sits on the steep slopes of the famous Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu and Hermitage appellations. The Guigals are known for their dedication to the craft of viticulture and their passion for producing quality wines. The French négociant E.& M. Guigal was founded in 1946 by Étienne Guigal in Ampuis, a small village in the heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation. Étienne accompanied 67 wine vintages in the Côte-Rôtie. His son Marcel Guigal took over management in 1961 and made a significant contribution to improving quality. Marcel Guigal became internationally known in the mid-1980s thanks to the highest ratings from wine journalist Robert M. Parker. He is considered one of the best winemakers in the world.  His son Philippe is now the domaine's oenologist and, together with his wife Eve, he represents the third generation in the family business. The vineyards extend over 20 hectares on the best steep slopes of the Côte-Rôtie appellation.

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