Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2021

Guigal 2021: Côte-Rôtie La Landonne, La Mouline & La Turque

One of the reference point estates for top-quality wines in the world today, the family-run Guigal operation was created in 1946 by Etienne Guigal. Today, Etienne’s son, Marcel, and his son Philippe, are firmly in control here, producing some of the most singular and sought-after wines in the world.

The La La treasures are born in the very heart of the most legendary plots of the Maison Guigal in Ampuis, Côte-Rôtie. These precious bottles are as coveted as they are rare and have benefited from extreme care at every stage of the process, from the vine to the cellars. They are the sole incarnation of the inspiration and inheritance of centuries of viticulture in an exceptional terroir.

Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2021

The medium-bodied 2021 Côte-Rôtie La Turque offers:

• Ripe fruits paired with meaty undertones and a splash of menthol.
• Vivid freshness marking the seamless palate, wrapped in a refined tannic structure.
• An elegant, savory finale with wonderful purity and expressiveness.

Compared to the 2020 and 2022 vintages, the 2021 is less punchy but still delivers remarkable finesse.
93-95 points – Vinous Media

Tasting Notes (Cask Sample)

• Nose: Lovely aromas of violets and a ferrous character (iron filings).
• Palate: Generous fruit core with sweet red fruits, spiced notes, and toasty oak.
• Structure: Tight, very firm tannins with a granite grip and a peppery note on the saline finish.

This vintage clearly showcases beautiful aromas and considerable oak to integrate, offering much to look forward to.
17.5+/20 points – Jancis Robinson Purple Pages