17.5 Rich, long, special.. — 25 days ago
How did this sneak in here? Considering our penchant for the Rhône, it’s almost inevitable that something like this was getting opened. Popped and poured, the 1997 “La Turque” pours a deep ruby/purple color with a slightly hazy, near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe slightly wizened black and ted fruits: black brambles, black cherry, strawberry, smoked and spiced meat, olives, purple flowers, black pepper, dried herbs, rocky earth, fine wood and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. While this may not be my favorite expression of Côte Rôtie, it is undeniably delicious after nearly 30 years. It still has a long life ahead. Drink now through 2042. — a month ago
Drinking beautifully - with D & L & Rams — a month ago
The fucking goat. 🐐 — 7 days ago
Lacked some savory notes to its benefit. More Guigal than C-R. — a month ago
Lovely fresh perfect acidity — a month ago
This is a classic style Barolo from PW…excellent but still pretty tannic, could use some more time (and it’s a mag so maybe more opening) — 2 months ago
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2019 vintage. Medium body. Smooth throughout with ripe plum and Fudgsicle flavors. Absolutely delicious now but looks to hold steady for the near future. Would like to try again in a half-decade. 03.26.25. — 4 days ago