2021 Guigal Cote Rotie La Turque

“In spite of the cool 2021 vintage, this complex Côte-Rôtie has excellent smoke, tar and pepper aromas plus some gingerbread and candied oranges. A very elegant expression of this site that has the concentration we expect, but more restrained power than in hot and dry vintages. Great length, the oak beautifully integrated in the very long, sophisticated finish. From the Cote Brune section of this appellation. Drink or hold.” Review Date: April 2025

“The 2021 Côte-Rôtie La Turque is highly representative of its terroir despite the challenges of the vintage. Unfurling with aromas of dark fruits, spices, cinnamon, iris and blackberries, it is full-bodied, concentrated and firmly structured, with a deep core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a mocha-inflected finish. While it may lack the sheer opulence of sunnier years, it retains impressive depth and authority, and its terroir expression should become even more articulate with time in the cellar. Drink Date: 2031 – 2046” – Yohan Castaing Review Date: November 2025

“Creamy, rich, salty and expansive, with waves of warm mocha, winey steeped currant, sweet tapenade and zesty spice. Loamy earth tones, garigue and toasted brown bread chime in, with robe of campfire ash and mesquite throughout. Texturally compelling, with all elements integrated, though this will benefit from more time in bottle. Shows a nice freshness on the long, winding finish, too. Syrah and Viognier. Best from 2026 through 2040.” – Kristen Bieler Review Date: February 2026

“Cold espresso, cedar wood, blackberry and peppery scents of pronounced intensity introduce the dashing 2021 Côte-Rôtie La Turque. Medium-bodied and concentrated the 20214 is such a splendid La Turque, showcasing the cool-toned freshness and outstanding overall drive. One of the finest Côte-Rôties of the vintage. Drinking Window: 2031-2040” – Nicolas Greinacher Review Date: January 2026

“More concentrated and darker in style, the La Turque reveals blackberries, smoked meats, and graphite, with a meaty, almost La Landonne-like character. A blend of 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier brought up in new French oak for 42 months, it's medium to full-bodied and concentrated, with terrific mid-palate depth and ripe tannins.” – Jeb Dunnuck Review Date: May 2025