Fine & Rare Wine Live Auction

February 25, 2017

LOT 177

Lot 177

E. GUIGAL CÔTE-RÔTIE LA TURQUE 1988 (1) 100 WA

E. GUIGAL CÔTE-RÔTIE  LA TURQUE 1988 (1) 100 WA
Lot 177 Details
E. GUIGAL CÔTE-RÔTIE LA TURQUE 1988
Rhône.
u. 1x3cm

Deep purple-colored, with grilled meat and smoky, barbecue-like aromas beginning to emerge, along with lavishly ripe scents of black plums and cassis, the 1988 La Turque is not quite as suppressed aromatically as La Mouline. This thick, unctuously textured, full-bodied, monster wine is close to reaching its plateau of drinkability. The wine exhibits awesome concentration, terrific purity, and, amazingly, no evidence of the 42 months it spent in 100% new oak casks. Very full and rich, and potentially the longest-lived La Turque yet made, this wine should be legendary. Last tasted 7/96. 100 WA


1 bt. per lot $900 - $1,100

Realised: $1,020
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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