Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2016

98 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Loaded with exotic perfumes of spring flowers and ripe berries, the 2016 Cote Rotie La Turque looks more like the wine I first tasted back in 2017. Medium to full-bodied, it's exquisitely silky and elegant from start to incredibly long finish; while there is ample concentration and a fine, lacy framework of tannins to support the fruit, the tannins virtually melt away into the background, leaving behind lingering notes of salted licorice and mocha. Approachable now, it should drink well for at least two decades. Drink: 2023-2040. (May 2021)"

98 points Matt Walls (Decanter): "A more perfumed, delicate and precise iteration of La Landonne compared to the 2017. It still has the power, but without the force, with finer tannins, albeit the same intensity of tannin. Very long with peppered beef, black olive, rosemary and dried blood alongside a great mineral drive, length and such tannic finesse. Great balance - this will be superb in time. Drinking Window: 2026-2044. (Nov 2021)"

97 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Inky magenta. Candied cherry, blackcurrant, exotic spices, violet oil and a hint of olive on the powerfully scented nose. Velvety, seamless and alluringly sweet, offering palate-staining, mineral-laced black/blue fruit preserve, floral pastille, smoky bacon and spicecake flavors that open up steadily on the back half. Displays sharp delineation and a resonating floral note on a strikingly long finish that's framed by plush, rounded tannins. Drink: 2026-2039. (Apr 2020)"

96 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Showing beautifully, the 2016 Côte Rôtie La Turque comes from the Côte Brune (along with the La Landonne) and includes a solid chunk of co-fermented Viognier. As with all the top La Las, it spends a full four years in new French oak and is bottled with no finning or filtration. Resembling the La Landonne with its smoky, meaty style, this deep purple-hued effort is medium to full-bodied and has complex notes of black raspberry, cassis, roast coffee, camphor, and flowers, silky tannins, and a great finish. It shows the more elegant style of the vintage yet is still concentrated, with fabulous tannins and impeccable balance. It's a beautiful, classic example of this cuvée to enjoy over the coming 20-25 years. Drink: 2020-2045. (Nov 2020)"

96 points Wine Spectator: "[$600 list] Dark and winey, with waves of cassis, steeped plum and warmed cherry preserves rolling through, all laced with dried anise, black tea and mesquite notes. The long finish picks up a savory edge and a well-buried iron note. For the cellar. Best from 2023 through 2040. 125 cases imported. (2/28/21)"