E. Guigal : La Turque 2019

E. Guigal signs a supple and concentrated iconic red wine from Côte-Rôtie

The property

The E. Guigal Domain was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, in Ampuis. His son, Marcel, took over in 1961. Today, the 3rd generation perpetuates the heritage and values of this iconic family house from the Rhône Valley.

Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, the E. Guigal domain watches over a mosaic of vineyards located on numerous appellations that form a range of Rhône Valley wines of impeccable quality.

Over the vintages, the E. Guigal house has experienced strong development, notably becoming the owner in 1995 of the famous Château d’Ampuis, as well as several wine estates (Jean-Louis Grippat, Vallouit estate, Domaine de Bonserine or even the Château de Nalys, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

The vineyard

Iconic, La Turque from E. Guigal is a Côte-Rôtie wine from a vineyard planted on silico-limestone soils composed of mica schists whose alteration has given clayey soils rich in iron oxides.

Vinification and aging

After the harvest, the grapes are rigorously sorted before undergoing vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. Fermentations then maceration for nearly 4 weeks. The aging of this Rhône Valley wine is done exclusively in new barrels for 40 months.

Blend

Syrah (93%)
Viognier (7%)

Characteristics and tasting advice for La Turque 2019 from E. Guigal

Tasting

Color
The color is adorned with a ruby red with dark reflections.

Nose
The nose elegantly reveals powerful aromas of small red fruits such as cherry or blackberry.

Palate
With its supple attack and authentic expression of its unique terroir, the palate offers a beautiful balance between concentration and finesse.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 16°C and 18°C.

Storage

La Turque 2019 can wait in cellars until around 2039.

Food and wine pairings

This great wine ideally accompanies small game. The hare à la royale is a perfect pairing example.