E. Guigal Condrieu La Doriane 2019
- Vintage
- 2019
- Country
- France
- Region
- Rhone
- Size
- 0.75L
- Grape
- Viognier
- Type
- White Wine
- Ratings
E. Guigal is one of the most notable wine producers in the Rhone Valley. It was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, a village near the famous roasted slopes of the Cote Rotie,with a long history of winegrowing, and today has plots throughout the Rhone. Guigal makes wines from classic Mediterranean varieties like Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier and Roussanne, although the focus has always been on Syrah and Cote Rotie.
Fermented and matured in new barrels, the 2019 Condrieu la Doriane nevertheless reveals effusive floral aromas on the nose, backed by notes of toast, lime and apricot. This medium to full-bodied effort shows exquisite balance and structure, finishing silky and long. It's one of the rare Condrieus that may be able to age well for a decade. -WA