E. Guigal La Turque 2008

« Another perfect wine is the 2009 Côte-Rotie  La Turque. It possesses a slightly denser purple  color than the opaque Côte-Rotie La Mouline as well as notes of Asian spices, roasted meats, bouquet garni, spring flowers, camphor and truffles. It is a different expression of Syrah as this comes from the more iron-laden soils of the Côte Brune. Although never as aromatic,  precocious or enjoyable as La Mouline is in its youth, La Turque is, nevertheless, a remarkably concentrated, profound wine that is built like a skyscraper. It possesses a level of intensity and richness that must be tasted to be believed. Despite the flamboyant personality of the vintage,  the 2009 will require 4–5 years of cellaring and should age effortlessly for 25–30 years.» 

 .- ROBERTPARKER.COM