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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.8 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 69 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by ylkim30 on 1/26/2024: January 2024 Northern Rhone Dinner: Now, behold the La Turque, and imagine the La Landonne except younger, stronger, bigger, and tannic-ier. Joking aside, it does come across as a much younger wine: more closed on the nose, and the palate smothered with drying, unresolved tannins. And, similarly to the La Landonne, it was just infused with an overwhelming bigness swaddled in smoke (decanted before dinner). (109 views) | | | Tasted by Nanda on 10/27/2023: Northern Rhone Dinner (2012/2005/1998 focus) (Chez Lagragne): 94/87/86. Super interesting wine that is showing plenty of complexity and nuance but the fruit is still so youthful and even primary in many ways. Let's call it an early peak with upside from here. (823 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 10/27/2023 & rated 93 points: (Mostly) 1998, 2005, 2012 Northern Rhône (Chicago, IL): I really liked this -- there was an intense strawberry note that was somewhat unexpected. Very fruit-forward and almost lacking a bit of the usual elegance of La Turque. Black pepper, but not much brine or smoke. Silky tannins, but a big, powerful palate that actually feels pretty resolved, even if the overall flavour profile could benefit from another decade. (1166 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 1/17/2023: Commanderie des Costes du Rhone - Spring 2023 Kick-off (Gabriel Kruether): Opened and decanted for awhile at the table. This honestly probably needed a bit more time to really open up and show itself. Came across as a bit big and intense. Darker fruits. SOme good spice. Almost a hint of clove. It's still enjoyable and just got better and better through the night. (1757 views) | | | Tasted by Goldstone on 11/30/2022 & rated 93 points: 'Le Lievre a la Royale' Long Lunch (cafe EPURE, Shop 403, inside Epure, Level 4, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong): Very briefly decanted with an initact cork thanks to deft use of a Durand. Drank alonside a 2001 Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle. The La Turque has lightened to watery transparency at the meniscus but otherwise semi-transparent and a very slightly dusty/ near to separation hue. Nose is quite reticent but this then explodes on the palate. Palate is lovely sour cherry liqueur. Quite mind-expanding and contemplative on the finale. Probably fully mature but with a long plateau ahead of it. 93-94. Thanks, Daniel! (1479 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 9/7/2022: Acker Pre-Auction September 2022 (Redbury Lounge): An underappreciated year in Rhone I’ve often thought and had some just wonderful La Moulines although they required quite long decants to get to that place. This was more of a pnp of sorts as we were some of the first at this table. It’s drinking nicely, but still young and tight and needs more time or more air in the glass. Suspect didn’t show its best with this small pour format. (2081 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 9/7/2022 & rated 91 points: I remembered tasting a very resolved 94 Mouline, but this was subpar with rough tannins, light, high acidity. Maybe a bottle condition issue. 91 (1412 views) | | | Tasted by Goodwine4ever on 7/10/2022 & rated 94 points: Une syrah bien poivré, ca sent le vieux ( 1980ish ) , sous-bois, cuir, c'est profond, encore une fois, tout comme la Mordorée 90, on ne retrouve pas le coté olive noir ou viande typique des cote-rotie plus jeune. La bouche de celui si est plus structuré, plus complet et ample. Beaucoup de matière mais de la belle finesse. Grand vin qui ma un peu déboussolé, J'ai eu de la misère a caller une région. mais ce que j'avais dans mon verre c'était du solide ! (1655 views) | | | Tasted by bookert on 10/20/2021 & rated 91 points: Slightly lean but balanced (1648 views) | | | Tasted by Philip67 on 4/15/2021 & rated 93 points: Gorgeous nose. Blueberry, mulberry, cigar, tobacco. Moderate structure, medium body - think this would have been bigger and better a few years ago. Fruit fading now, with a dry finish. Long and complex. Drink now. (1945 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 3/20/2021: A Year Later in Vero...; 3/17/2021-3/21/2021 (Vero Beach): Drank side by side with the '96. First time with this vintage of the La Turque although we've had a bunch of the La Mouline. Both were decanted for a few hours before pouring and possibly this could have benefited from an even longer one (that was my takeaway with the '94 Moulines we had - it just needed more time to get out of the slightly awkward phase). So here again a bit shyer and quieter although similar profile to the '96 (dark fruits and meat). (2101 views) | | | Tasted by Papies on 2/27/2021 & rated 96 points: The Papies join the 10,000 Tasting Notes Club; 2/25/2021-2/27/2021: From the pop of the cork this was a magnificent wine and a worth one for out 10,000th TN. And this now drinks spot on and we would urge that one drinks sooner than later as the weight on the fruit is not there and the wine felt a bit fragile.
We opened and left to rest but did not decant for this reason too. But the wine is now a masterclass and a lot better than the 1994 La Mouline ( Papies 93) and we wonder if the 100% Syrah 94 La Landone would be even better!
Smoky roast meat nose interlaced with soft spice and a herby edge. The fruit is well evolved and earthy but very much healthy and alive just a bit fragile. Still a mesmerising wine and a worthy 96. Drink now (2223 views) | | | Tasted by MattTM on 6/11/2020: DR T̶u̶e̶s̶d̶a̶y Thursday Night Zoom Tasting (Vancouver, BC): Drank blind next to the 1994 Guigal La Mouline. This was on fire right out of the gate and took me straight to Cote-Rotie. Tons of florals and blue fruit with some gamey Syrah funk. Great concentration on the palate with rich blackberries and a touch of tar towards the finish. Exactly what you would hope for from an older Cote-Rotie. Still plenty of structure remain yet this was so delicious and drinking incredibly well on this night. Thanks to DR for sharing this, based on this bottle there's no rush on these as for my palate it's at the beginning of it's drinking window. But when it shows like this, why wait? My wine of the night. (2390 views) | | | Tasted by french16 on 9/3/2018: Nice nose. Smoky and meaty. Mint appears with time. Definitely some oak notes, still after all this time.
High acidity, a little thin at first. Blue fruits.
Even though palate becomes more harmonious and fuller with time, this shows the limit of the vintage and what this wine can achieve. (3202 views) | | | Tasted by aquacongas on 10/31/2017 & rated 91 points: Ich hatte gehofft, diese Flasche könne mit dem Insignia zumindest grob mithalten, aber Pustekuchen. Kein Kork, aber ohne Kraft und Power. Keine typische Guigal Würze. 91 (3302 views) | | | Tasted by jhngo on 6/26/2017 & rated 91 points: Sour cherries with someiron notes. Tannins clean and tight. Very fresh. Needs 20 years to get some secondary funk. (3591 views) | | | Tasted by aquacongas on 3/21/2017 & rated 94 points: Drank all three La Las blindly from the same vintage side by side. Thanks Achim.
Turque
This one shows pungent black berries, mighty and still a baby even from this not perfect vintage, the acidity is enormously powerful, sometimes you feel the fruit behind this structure, no hurry to finish your bottles, 94-95
Landonne
More elegant and finer than the La Turque. More structured, longer finish, the nose is the same, beside the fruit, oriental spicieness, 95
Mouline
The spiciest of all 3 Lalas, very etherical with lovely eucalyptus, sweet cherry, very balanced, for me the most impressive, 96 (3839 views) | | | Tasted by TWSA on 11/20/2016 & rated 88 points: Food: Chinese
Condition: perfect
Duration: 7 hours
Nose: earth, tar
Notes: the unfortunate situation of this wine is good but will never open up. Second time trying this wine in 2 years, no luck. Revisit in 8-13 years. I'm sure I can give a much higher rating when the wine is more suitable for drinking but right now this will be tough. (3697 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Buergler on 10/17/2016 & rated 95 points: Shared with colleague - really enjoyed (3269 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 5/31/2016 & rated 96 points: Aromatic explosion. Still oaky with vanilla hints on nose and palate. Fine tannins. Bit of licorice, spiciness. (3409 views) | | | Tasted by Jeff Leve on 3/9/2014 & rated 94 points: There is a lot to like about the wine, with its fresh fruit and aromatic profile, but this is an austere style of Guigal with some dryness in the finish. I'd decant a few hours prior to serving. (5348 views) | | | Tasted by Harry Cantrell on 1/18/2014 & rated 94 points: Garnet, deep. Nose was of a big Cote Rotie. Dark fruits, hint of bacon fat. Mouth was the same and long lasting. Very good indeed but I was slightly disappointed as I expected more. (4714 views) | | | Tasted by DonalOB on 5/9/2013 & rated 96 points: This was brought by another dinner guest and trounced my bottle of Torbreck Factor (see notes). Apparently was decanted for around 3 hours.
Large pale rim. Big on the pepper with delicate, ethereal, floral nose. Lots of fruit of course but the tertiaries have dominated. Woo hoo! (4796 views) | | | Tasted by mxpbuy on 4/17/2013 & rated 95 points: The wine took about 60 minutes to fully open. Nonetheless smooth and elegant from the start. Ruby color. A little bricking at the rim. About 1/3 teaspoon of sediment decanted out. Wonderful red fruits, tobacco, dried herbs, some spice and sweet Oak. Beautifully layered with a 30 second finish. Not the greatest of vintages, but a truly great wine nonetheless. (5123 views) | | | Tasted by Alexis A on 11/20/2012 & rated 91 points: Nice color, evolved. Nose is very peppery, white pepper. Rather dry on the month and rather short. But nice wine altogether. (5704 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| 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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