The 1997 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie “La Turque” is one of the defining wines from the northern Rhône’s most famous modern producer and part of Guigal’s legendary “La La” trio (La Landonne, La Mouline, La Turque). Produced by the family-owned house E. Guigal, La Turque comes from a steep, sun-exposed parcel in the Côte Brune section of Côte-Rôtie, known for its dark, iron-rich schist soils that yield Syrah of immense depth and structure. What makes La Turque unique in the trio is its small proportion of Viognier co-fermented with Syrah (typically up to ~5%), which adds aromatic lift, silkiness, and floral complexity. The 1997 vintage in the northern Rhône was strong and relatively balanced, producing wines with good ripeness but more classic structure compared to the more massive 1999–2003 period. In Guigal’s hands, La Turque from this year shows remarkable concentration and precision. The blend is overwhelmingly Syrah with a small Viognier component, aged in 100% new French oak for an extended period (typically around 42 months), a hallmark of Guigal’s top cuvées that contributes to its signature polish and longevity.

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