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Côte Rôtie La Turque, Etienne Guigal 2009

RegionRhône
Subregion France > Rhône > Northern Rhône > Côte Rotie
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietySyrah

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Tasting Notes

Another perfect wine is the 2009 Cote Rotie La Turque. It possesses a slightly denser purple color than the opaque Cote Rotie La Mouline as well as notes of Asian spices, roasted meats, bouquet garni, spring flowers, camphor and truffles. It is a different expression of Syrah as this comes from the more iron-laden soils of the Cote Brune. Although never as aromatic, precocious or enjoyable as La Mouline is in its youth, La Turque is, nevertheless, a remarkably concentrated, profound wine that is built like a skyscraper. It possesses a level of intensity and richness that must be tasted to be believed. Despite the flamboyant personality of the vintage, the 2009 will require 4-5 years of cellaring and should age effortlessly for 25-30 years. Drink 2016-2046

100
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (204), December 2012

Both the 2010 and the 2009 continue to blow me away every time I taste them, and to me, these represent the pinnacle of Cote Rotie—albeit in very different styles. Every bit as good as the 2010, the 2009 Cote Rotie la Turque is a flamboyant and sexy Cote Rotie that’s loaded with notions of smoked meats, blackberries, blackcurrants, beef blood and espresso roast. Thick, unctuous, hugely concentrated and long, it’s a heavenly wine I guarantee will put a smile on your face anytime over the coming 2-3 decades.

100
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate (228), December 2016

A pure, unadulterated raspberry confiture aroma and flavor is the
dominant note today in this deep and expressive red, with extra
singed anise, alder, juniper and black currant notes filling in the
background, followed by a very dense yet supremely polished finish. Features the weight and density of this fleshy vintage, but the
fruit is so inviting this is almost approachable now. Better to wait
though. Best from 2015 through 2035

98
James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Insider (33), August 2013
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