Guigal Cote Rotie La Turque 2013

Winemaking
From a single steeply terraced vineyard on the schist soils of the Côte Brune, La Turque is one of Guigal’s famed “La La” trio. The 2013 vintage was cool and late-ripening, resulting in Syrah of exceptional perfume and structure. Co-fermented with a touch of Viognier, the wine was matured for over 40 months in 100% new French oak—crafted in Guigal’s unmistakable style of polish, power, and purity.

Bouquet
Captivating aromas of blackcurrant, dried cherry, smoked bacon, and floral notes of violet and lavender. Hints of sandalwood, cocoa, and spice add layers of aromatic intrigue.

Palate
Medium to full-bodied with refined tannins and seamless integration. Flavours of dark plum, blueberry, leather, and white pepper unfold over a silky texture. The finish is long, savoury, and mineral-rich, revealing the grace of bottle age and the depth of terroir.

Food Pairing
Outstanding with roast duck, venison loin, truffled polenta, or slow-cooked beef cheek. A wine for refined palates and special occasions.

Cellaring
Now in a beautiful drinking window with softened tannins and developed complexity. Will continue to evolve gracefully over the next 10+ years.

Interesting Fact
First produced in the 1980s, La Turque is now one of the world’s most coveted Syrahs—often referred to as a benchmark for Côte-Rôtie and collected alongside Bordeaux First Growths and top Burgundies.

Available at L’alcool, a family-owned wine store with nationwide delivery across New Zealand, offering rare and iconic wines from the world’s most respected producers.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13%