In Bond Fine Wine. 2005 Etienne Guigal Cote Rotie La Turque, Cote-Rotie, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (VIN). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Guigal is one of the defining names of the Rhone Valley. Its reputation rests above all on Cote-Rotie, particularly the celebrated single-vineyard “La La” wines—La Mouline, La Turque and La Landonne, produced in tiny quantities from steep sites, established Cote Rotie among the world's most sought after and collectible wines. From the perfumed silkiness of La Mouline, to the power to the dark power and longevity of La Landonne, with La Turque sitting stylistically between the two, power with more aromatic lift and opulence. Guigal also make the prestigious and rare red and white Hermitage Ex Voto, and La Doriane is one of the richest and most long lived expressions of Condrieu. Established in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, Guigal remains family-run, with three generations shaping the reputation of the Rhône.
Josh Raynolds (JR) — 96/100 · Vinous, 01/01/2010
Saturated ruby. Powerful scents of dark berries, cherry preserves, Indian spices and violet. Showing more richness than the Mouline, with chewy, smoky blackberry and mulberry flavors and a string jolt of peppery spice on the back end. Really clings to the palate, finishing with strong notes of candied violet and lush dark berries. This has gained richness and breadth in the last year and will rep…