Guigal - Côte-Rôtie - La Turque - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

From a single 90-are parcel on the "Côte Brune," the 2020 Red Côte Rôtie La Turque delivers stunning aromas of dark fruits, spices, and smoky bacon, all in perfect harmony where the fruit shines above the oak. This powerful, full-bodied, and concentrated cuvée has a bright future, yet it also shows a balance that might make it more approachable in its youth. La Turque is always the most opulent of the three cuvées, with remarkable intensity and length, fully living up to its promise. This wine is built for long-term aging, guaranteed for 20 to 30 years or more. Rated 96-99/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, vinified in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, extracted by regular punching of the cap, aged for 40 months in new oak barrels.

Color:

Deep, intense red.

Nose:

Aromas of black fruits underpinned by spicy notes and haloed by bacon and smoky accents.

Palate:

Full-bodied, powerful and concentrated, this cuvée, the most opulent of the trio, unfurls a juice where the fruit dominates the ageing, with incomparable intensity and length!

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Wild game, wild duck with celery and black truffles, "simple" rib-eye steak from Salers or Charolais.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2045, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Maison Guigal is not just a top winery, it’s a legendary story of human achievement. They’ve reached the peak of Rhône winemaking, with their Côte-Rôties La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque standing as unmatched icons.

These wines are masterfully crafted for long aging, combining power, depth, and rare finesse. They are timeless masterpieces, destined to be cherished for generations.

Château d'Ampuis, made from seven exceptional terroirs on the famous Brune and Blonde slopes, often stands shoulder to shoulder with these legends. The vines, all at least 50 years old, contribute to a wine of extraordinary character.

These gems are consistently celebrated by critics, including the Parker Guide, and recent vintages are no exception. With production being extremely limited, these wines are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.