Turque - Rouge - 1997 - E. Guigal - 0,75L

An exceptional Côte-Rôtie, powerful and complex, embodying the grandeur of the northern Rhône terroir.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Côte-Rôtie AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
• Vintage: 1997
• Certification: Not specified
• Terroir: Steep schist soils of La Turque, offering remarkable depth and elegance
• Vinification & Ageing: Traditional fermentation, long ageing in French oak barrels, about 18 months, for dense structure and high aromatic complexity
• Alcohol: Approximately 13% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep red with purple reflections
• Nose: Concentrated aromas of ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), spices (black pepper, licorice), smoky and floral notes
• Palate: Rich and velvety, powerful yet silky tannins, long finish with refined minerality
• Finish: Persistent, complex, marked by hints of cocoa, tobacco, and undergrowth

🍴 Food Pairings

• Grilled or sauced red meats, game
• Truffled dishes, wild mushroom risotto
• Aged cheeses such as Comté, Bleu

🗓 Cellaring Potential

A legendary vintage, ready to be enjoyed now, but with potential to improve further over several years in the cellar.

🏰 About the Domaine

Domaine Guigal is a northern Rhône institution, renowned for its exceptional Côte-Rôtie wines. The La Turque cuvée is a grand cru among grands, produced from old vines on an exceptional terroir, delivering wines of remarkable concentration and complexity.