"Tight, with well-integrated structure holding the mineral, vanilla, sandalwood, plum and cherry notes at bay for now. It’s finely assembled though, with great length for the vintage, and should age easily. Best from 2007 through 2021." 94 Points - Wine Spectator Insider, July 26, 2006
"The 2002 Cote Rotie La Turque, which includes 7% Viognier, reveals a deeper ruby/purple color along with a sweet bouquet of graphite, acacia flowers, black currants, and notions of meat and truffle. Fruity, soft, round, and substantial, it can be drunk over the next 10-12 years." 91-93 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #163 (Feb 2006)
"Moderately saturated ruby-red. Captivating aromas of pepper, mocha, woodsmoke, bacon fat and spices. Fat and sweet but with a firm edge of acidity. Showing more breadth and texture today than La Mouline. This, too, offers good purity for the vintage, with a strong flavor of dark cherry. Finishes long and sweet, with fine tannins." 89-91 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb 05 | 
