2001 E. Guigal, Cote Rotie, La Turque 1x750ml

Vinous 94

Deep red. Wilder, more earthy and more powerful on the nose than the Mouline, with aromas of bitter cherry, creme de mure, fruity dark chocolate, licorice candy, espresso and pungent violet. Dense and broad on the palate, the cherry compote and blackcurrant flavors complicated by dense, dark tones of coffee, high-octane chocolate and black truffle. Quite solid but also lush, sweet and broad on the finish, with hints of complex flowers and herbs. Packs a real tannic punch, but the tannins are thoroughly buffered by the wine’s material. Definitely the most sauvage of the trio of ’01s right now. [Josh Raynolds, 01/01/2006]

Robert Parker 95

A very ripe, decadent nose of spicy black fruits, liquorices, black olives and a touch of mocha. The palate is ultra-smooth with a little more poise than La Landonne, but less complexity. Sweet black cherry, cassis, iodine on the mid-palate. Tannic and naturally dominated by new oak at the moment. Very dense and backward on the finish. For hedonistic lovers of Northern Rhone. Tasted May 2005. [Neal Martin, 05/01/2005]

Anticipated maturity: 2004-2029