Super nose - complex and layered with lots of fruit, floral notes, woodsmoke, spices. On the palate very polished and elegant, great acidity, very intense with great depth and wonderful length. Very complete and still rather youthful. 96-98(+?)
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Je fus décu par cette Turque 2009 mais bien honnêtement c'est aussi franchement trop jeune dans le moment. Fruits rouges et noirs en grande quantités, pivoine, poivre blanc, acidité moyenne, tannins +, un vin complet et primaire sur le fruit sans grande complexité ou arômes secondaire ( effet millésime bien sur ) J'aimerais bien gouter ce vin a nouveau dans 15-20 ans car son potentiel est évident.
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Decanted 4-5 hours Fruit is so fresh and vibrant. The best wines are supremely balanced, as is this Guigal. Smooth and big at the same time. Dark fruit, currant, and a touch if strawberry. Delicious now but will also age a very long time.
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Decanted 2hrs. Dark ruby purple with more than a hint of garnet at the core. Like the 2010, I didn't really get much on the nose. Some dark berry fruits, hint of crispy bacon and something vaguely floral, presumably from the viognier. On the palate this is very pure and concentrated but just leaves a mid weight impression in the mouth. It's all about finesse rather than power and concentration which is the case in the 2010. While there are plenty of sturdy tannins lurking just below the surface, this is far more open and approachable than the 2010 at the moment. Yes of course, this will get better with more age, especially the nose which seems a bit mute at the moment, but if you have a few bottles, certainly not a crime to open one now. Good, but no fireworks and certainly not as exciting as the 2010. For now.
Note. I do always have a bias towards La Turque vs the other La La's, not least because of that fabulous label which I could happily contemplate all evening as I am consuming the contents of the bottle
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Popped and poured. Tight for a few minutes, then opened up quickly. Nose was phenomenal - blueberries and fruit forward, but also intense and not imbalanced.... just decadent and similar to the first time we tried it (@ Alinea in Residence Oct '20). On the palate, tons of dark red and black fruit, brown sugar/honey, earthy flavors, beautiful obscured tannin. Later glasses we poured (couple hours) were even better. This is a wine that should have a long life ahead of it. (99 nose, 97 palate).
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Vin en équilibre parfait. Nez sur les mures et le poivre. En bouche, on ajoute la fougères et le gras de viande grillée. Finale élégante sur la confiture de myrtilles. Sublime!
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Not quite at the level of its two stablemates, aromatically, its blend of smoke, spice, wet earth, herbs and dark red plums is attention-seeking. Powerful, full-bodied and deep, with good energy and lift, the wine leaves you with layers of fresh, spicy, peppery red fruits. It is important to note that this is the most backwards of the three La La's and is not nearly as much to enjoy in its youth.
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Sark in color. Initially effusive aromas toned down after 6 hours of air to a solid, enticing nose. Dark, sophisticared flavors. Big but not huge. An elegance I am not accustoned to in Cote Rotie. Beautiful with food (lamb in particular) but when tge food ran out the dark flavors take the fore and it loses a bit. A lovely wine. Now I understand why the LaLas are so revered. Wish I hadan older bottle to see how it ages.
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2 hour decant and this wine hums. At the beginning was closed and cold. Softens up after time and represents one of the better french syrahs. Good now, better in 5+years.
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Tasted next to 2009 La Mouline and La Landonne. Equally dark in colour, slightly purple around the rim. Darker than La Mouline in terms of fruit profile, less expressive but also more elegant and complex. Notes of mocha, spices, smoke, earth, crushed stones. On the palate incredibly powerful, but despite the serious wall of tannins not austere or drying. Not quite as dark and brooding as the La Landonne. Very intense and persistent finish. I wouldn't start drinking before the mid 2020s, but this wine certainly has the hallmarks of a future legend. Amazing. 97-98(+)
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Guigal La Las Masterclass with Brett Crittenden (Handford Wines, London): Dark red in colour. glossy.Spicy, herbal notes on the nose, bright fruit, green pepper. A touch Aussie Shiraz but not as "bad" as the La Mouline 2009. Rich fruit, light raisin feel and a lot of oaky dynamic. Too young to rate at this stage but definitely promising.
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Off the charts. Off the hook. Crushes the scale. Words cannot quite express how stunning this wine is! It perfectly blends intensity, concentration, depth, opulence, decadence and freshness. The nose, with its intoxicating perfume of licorice, black cherry liqueur, flowers, espresso, pepper, kirsch and earth is heaven. But it's the full bodied, voluptuous, liquid silk, mouth feel that lives for at least 60 seconds that seals the deal. Opened in the name of science by a friend, I'm not going to touch any of my few precious bottles for at least a decade.
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Decanted and drank over 7 hours. The nose remained somewhat closed but overall reveal huge and ripe dark fruit, loads of wet stone, coffee and chocolate. The palate was more expressive and while quite primary was tasty. Long, dense and deep finish. Needs time and not as approachable as the La Mouline as expected.
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Ett helt underbart vin! Doft med hallon, lite rökig chark, örter, kamomill, nymald vitpeppar, lite svarta vinbär och en otroligt intensiv men elegant smak som bara fortsätter och fortsätter. Helt enkelt jäkligt gott!!!
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3/14/2024 - rossi.wine wrote: 97 Points
Super nose - complex and layered with lots of fruit, floral notes, woodsmoke, spices. On the palate very polished and elegant, great acidity, very intense with great depth and wonderful length. Very complete and still rather youthful. 96-98(+?)
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3/4/2024 - Goodwine4ever wrote: 93 Points
Je fus décu par cette Turque 2009 mais bien honnêtement c'est aussi franchement trop jeune dans le moment.
Fruits rouges et noirs en grande quantités, pivoine, poivre blanc, acidité moyenne, tannins +, un vin complet et primaire sur le fruit sans grande complexité ou arômes secondaire ( effet millésime bien sur )
J'aimerais bien gouter ce vin a nouveau dans 15-20 ans car son potentiel est évident.
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2/19/2022 - agebob Likes this wine: 97 Points
Decanted 4-5 hours Fruit is so fresh and vibrant. The best wines are supremely balanced, as is this Guigal. Smooth and big at the same time. Dark fruit, currant, and a touch if strawberry. Delicious now but will also age a very long time.
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2/12/2022 - gouldcampbell77 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Decanted 2hrs. Dark ruby purple with more than a hint of garnet at the core. Like the 2010, I didn't really get much on the nose. Some dark berry fruits, hint of crispy bacon and something vaguely floral, presumably from the viognier. On the palate this is very pure and concentrated but just leaves a mid weight impression in the mouth. It's all about finesse rather than power and concentration which is the case in the 2010. While there are plenty of sturdy tannins lurking just below the surface, this is far more open and approachable than the 2010 at the moment. Yes of course, this will get better with more age, especially the nose which seems a bit mute at the moment, but if you have a few bottles, certainly not a crime to open one now. Good, but no fireworks and certainly not as exciting as the 2010. For now.
Note. I do always have a bias towards La Turque vs the other La La's, not least because of that fabulous label which I could happily contemplate all evening as I am consuming the contents of the bottle
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11/12/2021 - The Andrews Likes this wine: 98 Points
Popped and poured. Tight for a few minutes, then opened up quickly. Nose was phenomenal - blueberries and fruit forward, but also intense and not imbalanced.... just decadent and similar to the first time we tried it (@ Alinea in Residence Oct '20). On the palate, tons of dark red and black fruit, brown sugar/honey, earthy flavors, beautiful obscured tannin. Later glasses we poured (couple hours) were even better. This is a wine that should have a long life ahead of it. (99 nose, 97 palate).
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6/13/2021 - FrancoisD Likes this wine: 96 Points
Vin en équilibre parfait.
Nez sur les mures et le poivre.
En bouche, on ajoute la fougères et le gras de viande grillée. Finale élégante sur la confiture de myrtilles.
Sublime!
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11/1/2020 - Jeff Leve wrote: 98 Points
Not quite at the level of its two stablemates, aromatically, its blend of smoke, spice, wet earth, herbs and dark red plums is attention-seeking. Powerful, full-bodied and deep, with good energy and lift, the wine leaves you with layers of fresh, spicy, peppery red fruits. It is important to note that this is the most backwards of the three La La's and is not nearly as much to enjoy in its youth.
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10/29/2020 - khybner Likes this wine: 97 Points
Decanted for 10 hours.
Fantastic nose
Still a bit closed with a lot of tannins left. I will give the next bottle at least 5 more years.
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5/8/2020 - Sourdough Likes this wine: 96 Points
Sark in color. Initially effusive aromas toned down after 6 hours of air to a solid, enticing nose. Dark, sophisticared flavors. Big but not huge. An elegance I am not accustoned to in Cote Rotie. Beautiful with food (lamb in particular) but when tge food ran out the dark flavors take the fore and it loses a bit. A lovely wine. Now I understand why the LaLas are so revered. Wish I hadan older bottle to see how it ages.
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4/18/2020 - BenBullock Likes this wine: 93 Points
2 hour decant and this wine hums. At the beginning was closed and cold. Softens up after time and represents one of the better french syrahs. Good now, better in 5+years.
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12/2/2018 - steinersing wrote: 96 Points
Young but very drinkable already - freshness is seductive
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3/10/2017 - A2331 wrote: 95 Points
This is very dark and maybe its the vintage. I feel that the fruit is almost too "fruity" in this vintage. But still a VERY good wine
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2/8/2016 - rossi.wine wrote: 98 Points
Tasted next to 2009 La Mouline and La Landonne. Equally dark in colour, slightly purple around the rim. Darker than La Mouline in terms of fruit profile, less expressive but also more elegant and complex. Notes of mocha, spices, smoke, earth, crushed stones. On the palate incredibly powerful, but despite the serious wall of tannins not austere or drying. Not quite as dark and brooding as the La Landonne. Very intense and persistent finish. I wouldn't start drinking before the mid 2020s, but this wine certainly has the hallmarks of a future legend. Amazing. 97-98(+)
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2/8/2016 - Papies wrote:
Guigal La Las Masterclass with Brett Crittenden (Handford Wines, London): Dark red in colour. glossy.Spicy, herbal notes on the nose, bright fruit, green pepper. A touch Aussie Shiraz but not as "bad" as the La Mouline 2009. Rich fruit, light raisin feel and a lot of oaky dynamic. Too young to rate at this stage but definitely promising.
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12/13/2015 - steinersing wrote: 97 Points
Massive promise. Still early.
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7/23/2015 - Jeff Leve wrote: 100 Points
Off the charts. Off the hook. Crushes the scale. Words cannot quite express how stunning this wine is! It perfectly blends intensity, concentration, depth, opulence, decadence and freshness. The nose, with its intoxicating perfume of licorice, black cherry liqueur, flowers, espresso, pepper, kirsch and earth is heaven. But it's the full bodied, voluptuous, liquid silk, mouth feel that lives for at least 60 seconds that seals the deal. Opened in the name of science by a friend, I'm not going to touch any of my few precious bottles for at least a decade.
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12/21/2013 - johnh1001 wrote: 95 Points
Decanted and drank over 7 hours. The nose remained somewhat closed but overall reveal huge and ripe dark fruit, loads of wet stone, coffee and chocolate. The palate was more expressive and while quite primary was tasty. Long, dense and deep finish. Needs time and not as approachable as the La Mouline as expected.
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11/27/2013 - FamilyLarsson wrote: 96 Points
Ett helt underbart vin! Doft med hallon, lite rökig chark, örter, kamomill, nymald vitpeppar, lite svarta vinbär och en otroligt intensiv men elegant smak som bara fortsätter och fortsätter. Helt enkelt jäkligt gott!!!
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9/11/2013 - DavidF90210 Likes this wine: 100 Points
Could be the best bottle of the year. Similar to the 98 but takes it to a higher level.
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