Guigal La Turque 2005

Guigal is the biggest negociant and wine producer in Cote Rotie and they produce some of the least and most expensive wines in the region. The La Turque, La Landonne and La Mouline are at the top of the quality and price tree.  These wines are made in a more modern style yet they still retain the inherent structure of an old world wine. Below is a photo of the La Turque vineyard.

 

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Guigal La Turque 2005

Get out your visa cards as you will need it to purchase a bottle of this.  To start with this wine was all locked up and not showing well but it is only 8 degrees today so I warmed the glass up in my hand before taking the plunge. After it warms a little flavoursome note of red-fruits dancing with graphite and spice start to take hold. These flavours are soon taken over by blackberry essence and funky earth that has had a fresh bail of straw and a cow poo added to it.  The marvellous flavours are outdone by the tannin structure which with every heart beat builds and builds into the crescendo of fireworks on new year eve.   These tannins hug my tongue with love and lust that just makes me want to sit with this wine longer.  There is nothing overwhelming about this wine, in fact it is medium bodied controlled yet has this power running through its skin that it magical and mystical at the same time. What I would say is that this is not ready to drink now. I would wait until it turns into a teenager and then have a look.  

Alcohol: 13%

Price: $750

Rated: 96+

Drink: 2018 - 2034

Importer: Negociants Australia