COTE ROTIE, LA TURQUE 1999 GUIGAL |

Côte Rôtie, La Turque 1999 Guigal Lot 8954: 1 slightly scuffed label, 1 nicked vintage slip, Lot 8955: 3 very slightly scuffed labels, 1 very slightly nicked vintage slipA really kirsch nose. Real grip and gumminess on the palate. Very leathery at the end, with a tarry heart to it. At the moment, I give it to La Mouline and La Landonne, but who knows in the future? That is the fascination of these three amazing wines. A recent bottle had an incredible vanillin-scented, cassis nose. Terrifically vibrant, swarthy, juicy fruit and tannin wine. What a monument. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 100 8954:12 bts (sc) 8955:12 bts (sc)Estimates are per lot