all wrapped in a nicely complex and persistent finish

Note however that this is one very structured wine that will require a lengthy stay in a cool cellar to arrive at its full peak

Similar in style to a lighter-weight 2010

This is only a couple of steps behind the 2010 albeit cut from a different clothe

Drink 2016-2030+ Tasted January 2014

Guigal, Cote Rotie Turque other_regions all wrapped in a nicelyBoth the 2010 and the 2009 continue to blow me away every time I taste them, and to me, these represent the pinnacle of Cote Rotiealbeit in very different styles. The 2010 Cote Rotie la Turque is a much more masculine and edgy wine that's going to reward cellaring. Its inky black color is followed by classic notes of smoked meats, scorched earth, licorice and ample black fruits. Big, rich, tannic and structured, dont think about touching bottles until