2002 Guigal La Turque Côte-Rôtie Rouge 750ml

2002 Guigal La Turque Côte-Rôtie Description

2002 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque 750ml is a rare and collectible Northern Rhône red wine from Maison E. Guigal. La Turque is one of the estate’s most famous single-vineyard Côte-Rôtie wines and is prized for its concentration, perfume, structure, and long aging potential.

The 2002 Guigal La Turque combines Syrah with a small amount of Viognier, a traditional Côte-Rôtie approach that adds floral lift and aromatic complexity. Syrah provides dark fruit, pepper, structure, smoke, and savory depth, while Viognier contributes perfume and texture.

La Turque comes from steep vineyard slopes in Côte-Rôtie and is associated with the darker, structured character of the Côte Brune. Guigal is known for giving La Turque extended élevage in new oak, helping create a powerful yet polished style capable of developing for decades.

Now with substantial bottle age, the 2002 E. Guigal La Turque may show blackberry, black cherry, red berries, violet, black pepper, smoke, leather, savory herbs, earth, spice, and polished oak. Mature examples can also develop notes of dried flowers, tobacco, forest floor, game, and truffle.

2002 Guigal La Turque Key Features

• Producer: E. Guigal
• Wine: La Turque
• Vintage: 2002
• Appellation: Côte-Rôtie
• Region: Northern Rhône
• Country: France
• Wine Type: Red Wine
• Primary Grape: Syrah
• Additional Grape: Viognier
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Style: Powerful, aromatic, smoky, structured, elegant, and collectible
• Best For: Collecting, luxury gifting, private cellars, Rhône tastings, and fine dining

Tasting Notes

Aromas

Blackberry, black cherry, red berries, violet, black pepper, smoke, dried flowers, leather, savory herbs, spice, and polished oak.

Palate

Rich and structured with dark fruit, red cherry, pepper, savory spice, mature tannins, mineral depth, smoke, oak, and classic Northern Rhône character.

Finish

Long and layered with blackberry, violet, pepper, smoke, leather, earth, oak, and lingering mature Côte-Rôtie complexity.

Why Collectors Want 2002 Guigal La Turque

2002 Guigal La Turque has strong collector appeal because La Turque is one of Maison Guigal’s most celebrated Côte-Rôtie wines. Production is limited, and mature bottles are sought after by serious Rhône collectors around the world.

The wine’s combination of Syrah, Viognier, vineyard character, extended oak aging, and long cellar potential gives La Turque a distinctive identity among the great wines of the Northern Rhône.

The 2002 vintage now offers more than two decades of bottle age. Therefore, this bottle is especially attractive for collectors searching for mature Guigal La Turque, rare Côte-Rôtie, aged Syrah, collectible Rhône wine, and luxury French red wine.

Serving Recommendation

Serve around 60–64°F. Stand the bottle upright before opening so sediment can settle. Because this is a mature wine, decant gently only if needed to separate sediment. Avoid excessive air exposure and allow the wine to open gradually in the glass.

Food Pairing

Pair with roasted lamb, venison, duck, beef, pheasant, mushroom dishes, truffle preparations, braised meats, aged cheeses, and classic French cuisine.

Buyer Note

Because this is a mature collectible wine, buyers should review provenance, storage history, fill level, cork condition, capsule condition, label condition, bottle condition, and overall presentation before purchase.