Côte-Rôtie "La Turque" 1990 - E. Guigal

Côte-Rôtie "La Turque" 1990 - E Guigal

About the estate: Is it really necessary to introduce you to the E.Guigal estate (E for Etienne but we know you already knew that)? Established in Ampuis since 1946, this large family estate is currently managed in the best possible way by the third generation of winemakers. The estate owns some of the most illustrious plots in the Rhone Valley, including this one.

About the cuvée: La Turque is a goldsmith's cuvée, a blend of powerful Syrah softened with a little Viognier. After a careful sorting that will eliminate 25% of the harvest from only 1 HA, it benefits from 40 months of aging in new barrels. This plot held in monopoly by Guigal is the sunniest of the trio and the one with the youngest vines (25 years on average), the grapes voluntarily ripen a little more than on the other two cuvées.

About the 1990 vintage:

With an opaque purple color, La Turque 1990 exudes imposing aromas of jammy black cherry, cassis, toast and mineral. This sweet and generous wine, with incredible harmony, is truly unforgettable. 98 Points R.Parker 1996.

WUAT's note: This bottle comes with many others from a cellar of a great Syrah lover. They have been beautifully preserved in a humid natural cellar, on metal cradles. The labels are often very disintegrated. We cleaned them with great care and filmed them. We recommend not removing the films to avoid completely tearing off the labels. This is indeed a clearly identified 1990 Turque. Be careful if you decide to remove the protective film you risk tearing off the rest of the label of the vintage.