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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.9 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 21 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by NoTrollingerPlease on 3/6/2020 & rated 89 points: Northern Rhone Tasting (Restaurant Brunnenstube, Beinstein): Unfiltered, medium garnet color. Clean, fully developed nose with some green, unripe notes (stems), spices. Deep, but not very appealing.
On the palate dry, good acidity, a bit unbalanced. Some lovage, ripe, spices, green and harsh notes. Cool, some menthol, meagre. Medium length. Drink up, no potential. Certainly one of the weaker vintages. Better than the La Landonne. Drinkable, but a rather weak PQR. 89-90 (2293 views) | | | Tasted by Mrboudin on 2/20/2019 & rated 92 points: my first la turque. Very good wine, but be careful with giving it to much air. For me it was good the 1st hour and then it faded. (2247 views) | | | Tasted by Jeremy Holmes on 7/12/2017: This one is meat and one veg, all bacon fat and green bean. There some tar and a little coffee along with vinous sweetness in the mouth. It is pretty close to peak drinking and is an ok La Turque but not a great one. (2919 views) | | | Tasted by faivre_eric on 6/26/2016 & rated 90 points: Tasted alongside a Landonne of the same vintage.
Distinct fruit, soft tannins, beautifully structured and very well made in a so called "lesser" vintage.
More complexe than the Landonne.
Short to medium length finish. Time do drink up. (3202 views) | | | Tasted by Ericsson on 2/21/2015 flawed bottle: Très bouchonnée :( (4064 views) | | | Tasted by joshbryer on 5/30/2014: Lightly fruited nose, full of herbs. Deep red fruit and herbal in the mouth with a light sweetness. Generally resolved, nice acidity, some structure left and a touch of heat. This was a bit flatter than the '92 Landonne, and an obvious notch below, but still lovely in its own right. (3225 views) | | | Tasted by cortoncharlie on 10/15/2013 & rated 88 points: This one tasted a bit oxidized compared to previous bottles. (3398 views) | | | Tasted by jpijg on 2/15/2012 & rated 96 points: Intense nose of vilet, liqorice, leather, tobacco with hints of game. In the mouth, the wine is at perfect maturity. The initial flavours of leather and liquorice yield to layers of dried violet, confit blackberry and hints of autumn forerst which provide great complexity. Aromas are very pure and perfectly balanced. What a great wine !
Tasted with anice rosated goose at Yong Kee VIP (4567 views) | | | Tasted by BradE on 2/11/2012: First time I've had this vintage. A lovely wine, strong vanilla on the nose. Extremely pleasant. (3479 views) | | | Tasted by fclarity on 8/14/2011 & rated 92 points: Tasted blind, this wine had a deep red center with light red rims. The high intensity nose was riveting and featured Provencal herb, black cherry, cola, and mocha.
This wine was light bodied with good acidity and a medium finish. This appears to be near its peak but still needs 2-3 hours to show its best. While this Turque seems unlikely to challenge the great vintages, it is certainly enjoyable. (3094 views) | | | Tasted by cortoncharlie on 5/13/2011 & rated 92 points: deep ruby color barely showing signs of age. after 30 mins of air the nose really opened up reviewing classic gamey and barnyard scents with a bit of spice, herbs and pain-grille. lovely sweet fruit balanced by good acidity. Decent length although could use a bit more punch in the mid palate and more complexity. Still a textbook off-year la turque drinking very well now and if you find a good batch like this bottle can surely hold for years. would like to try this side by side with the 96. still believe the only horrible year for guigal in the 90s is 93 (2724 views) | | | Tasted by G_H on 12/4/2010 & rated 94 points: Vegetable broth,mashed potatoes, berry compote, carrots, extremely dense, fat and suuuuper long. tobacco and cedar wood. Quite a lot of chocolate. This was a perfectly stored bottle and the cork was like new. Fantastic wine from a difficult vintage! These wines need time! (2876 views) | | | Tasted by cortoncharlie on 10/2/2010 & rated 92 points: Brawny but simple but still very nice (2354 views) | | | Tasted by Haut Brion on 9/27/2009: **.5 Clear, medium- ruby. Clean, fully developed, medium- nose of red berries, spice and herbal. Dry, medium acidity, medium and flly resolved tannin , medium - body, medium alcohol and medium lenght. Disappointing plalate of simple red fruits and seem light on mid palate, feels liek this bottle is past its peak. Acceptable but probably past its best. (2624 views) | | | Tasted by cortoncharlie on 3/14/2008 & rated 93 points: Another fantastic bottle. Starting to brick on the rim. Some volatile acid on the nose at first but it blew off and settled down to a very gamey, barnyard nose. Quite fat and brawny. Suprisingly good acidity to balance the sweet extract. Extremely "sauvage". Decent length. Decanted for about 30 mins. (2769 views) | | | Tasted by banjokazooie on 12/20/2007 & rated 92 points: CR magnifique. Nez de lardons, poivre, fumee. Un peu trouble. Longueur exeptionnelle. (3270 views) | | | Tasted by JeffGMorris on 5/13/2005: The day before the big Zind Humbrecht dinner (Raleigh, NC): Crimson in color with cigar, beef and lots of funk/barnyard. Others liked it but it just was not a style I enjoy. (3919 views) |
| E. Guigal producer website
A FAMILY HISTORY
Land with 24 centuries of history behind it, worked and preserved by three generations of winemakers with family values at their core and a commitment to an illustrious terrain that produces prestigious wines. This, in a nutshell, is the Maison Guigal. Right from the beginning the motto, “No Pains No Gains” underpins the promise made to Etienne Guigal. A commitment to work together to follow in his footsteps, to communicate the family’s passion and create so many emotions. Today, Marcel and Philippe, along with their wives, are the guardians of this exceptional domain which combines history, devotion and a sense of togetherness. A breath of inspiration for generations to come.
CÔTE-RÔTIE
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Planted on slopes by the Romans 24 centuries ago, this illustrious vineyard is made up of the Côte Brune, upstream of the Reynard and the Côte Blonde which is downstream. Planted almost exclusively with Syrah, the Côte Brune produces a powerful, intense wine. Thanks to a dash of Viognier which compliments the Syrah, the Côte Blonde is more subtle. There is a charming legend attached to this appellation and the Château d’Ampuis: “the sire of this place had two daughters, one with hair as dark as the night and the other blonde like a field of wheat. When they got married he endowed each with two of his best slopes. This is how we inherited the Côte Brune and the Côte Blonde”
CONDRIEU
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With its steep terraces which plunge towards the Rhône, this vineyard is planted solely with Viognier. A rare grape varietal imported by the Greeks at the beginning of our era, combined with granite soils its naturally complex character produces a unique white wine with a yellow golden hue and intense and subtle notes of delicate apricot and white peach.
SAINT-JOSEPH
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Enjoyed at the table of kings, this illustrious wine’s name hails back to the 16th Century and the Jesuit monks of Tournon. The reds are made from Syrah and the whites from Marsanne and Rousanne. These grape varieties grown on a South to South East facing steeply sloped vineyard with granite soils produce elegant, luscious wines.
HERMITAGE
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A prestigious appellation since ancient times, it is named after a 13th Century hermit who sought redemption by devoting himself to prayer and the cultivation of vines. Enjoyed by the Russian Court and the great and the good of Europe, this rich and powerful wine with intense aromas is produced from Syrah for the reds and Marsanne and Roussanne for the whites.
CROZES-HERMITAGE
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A typical wine of the northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage benefits from warm pebbly soils with good drainage. This is a vast appellation partially planted on slopes. The reds are produced from Syrah and the whites from Marsanne and Rousanne. The red wine is deep ruby in colour, full of savoury flavour and well-balanced. The white wines are dry and aromatic with floral notes.
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
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These soils are composed of calcareous round pebbles and the vineyards are swept by the Mistral winds and warmed by the Provencal sunshine, resulting in wines with unmistakable flavours of the South. These southern wines are produced from a complex blend of the 13 grape varieties of the appellation with Grenache as the main component. They are complex with soft and powerful tannins and are characterised by a generous and strong personality.Syrah Varietal article (Wikipedia) | (Wines Northwest)
Note that some producers in the Northern Rhone distinguish between simply Syrah and "Serine", the latter described as ‘an ancient clone of Syrah, the berries of which are more oval-shaped and less deeply pigmented than Syrah’ by producer Tardieu-Laurent. France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comRhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Rhone Valley The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)
### Wine Scholar Guild's Rhône valley vintage charts & ratings ###Northern Rhône Guide to the wines and appellations of the Northern Rhone Valley -
The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)
Regional History:
Phocaean Greeks established viticulture in the Rhone as far back as 600 BC, but until the 14th century the wines were not seen outside the region. The establishment of the Avignonese Papacy (1305-1377) brought fame to the region's wine-so much so that their Burgundian neighbors to the north banned wines from the Rhone in 1446, a measure that effectively cut off trade with England and other Northern European markets for over 200 years. Stretching southward from Lyon to just south of Avignon, the Rhone produces a wide variety of wines, with the appellations north of Valence producing the least (in volume), and the towns south of Montelimar producing prodigious amounts. As in other regions, the most interesting wines come from small farms. Saint-Joseph, in the northern Rhone, extends for some distance between Condrieu in the north to Saint-Peray in the south. The reds are made from Syrah and the rare whites from Marsanne and Roussanne, and Viognier.
### 2017 vintage ###
"The first red wines already tasted in the Northern Rhône promise a beautiful vintage, with a quality close to the 2015 or even the 2009 vintage" - NEWRHÔNE MILLESIMESCôte-Rôtie Guide to Cote Rotie - Read about the Northern Rhone Valley
• The Appellation cover three communes - Saint-Cyr-sur-Rhône, Ampuis and Tupin-Semons - on the right Rhône river bank, within the Rhône "département".
• Soils : In the northern part of the vineyard, the Côte Brune, consists of extremely steep, terraced slopes of ferruginous mica schists which are covered with schist sand (arzel).The Côte Blonde has a varied geology with gneiss and granite predominating at the most southern side of the appellation.
• Climate : tempered continental. Dry, hot summers and frequent rainfalls during the other seasons. History : one of the oldest vineyards in France, first developed by the Romans. It is said that during the Middle Ages, "The Seigneur de Maugiron" bequeathed a hillside to each of his daughters, one was brunette and the other fair. Thus, were born the names of "Côte Brune" and "Côte Blonde".
• Area planted : 230 hectares (568 acres), for an annual production of 8,400 hectoliters (93,333 cases). Authorized maximum yield is 40 hectoliters/hectare (2,3 US tons/acre).
• Grape Varieties : Syrah (80% minimum). An addition of up to 20% of Viognier grapes in the crop is allowed.
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