The fully mature 1986 La Turque has a bouquet of smoke, new saddle leather, roasted herbs, meat, and sweet, jammy black fruit. Medium- to full-bodied, ripe, and intense, without the colossal richness of the finest vintages, this still youthful wine should continue to age well. Anticipated maturity: now-2006. Last tasted 11/95.

The most delicate of the crus in this vintage, showing lovely tobacco and floral notes and plenty of toasty oak on the palate. Drink now through 2000.--Guigal Cote-Rotie vertical. 250 cases made. -TM