« Vintage after vintage, the Collection wines have become symbols which perfectly illustrate the family’s ethos of supreme quality. Careful ageing, together with the meticulous attention paid every day by Marcel and Philippe Guigal to the selection and blending processes, bring to the fore the consistency and excellence of the great appellations of the Rhône Valley »
Northern Rhône

Condrieu

This white wine has remarkably pure aromas complimented by a soft roundness. A typical expression of the Viognier grape with its aromas of white peach and apricot.

Soil type

Sand and granite. Traditional cultivation on steep terraced slopes.

Grape variety

100 % Viognier.

Average age of vines

30 years.

Winemaking

Alcoholic fermentation at a low temperature in new barrels (1/3) and in stainless steel tanks (2/3). 100% Malolactic.

Ageing

100% in New oak

Average yield

42 Hl / hectare.

Average annual production

About 110.000 bottles.

Tasting

Eye : Brilliant clear golden yellow.
Nose : Intensely flowery (violets), and fruity (apricot, peaches and citrus).
Palate : Fresh and round. Rich, unctuous and full bodied.
Overall : Harmonious with light acidity and round fleshy fruits.Delicate and elegant.
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Vintages 2012

Wine Advocate #210 - Dec 2013

Score : 93

Even better, the 2012 Condrieu (same elevage as the 2011) is a slightly fresher effort that offers vibrant white peach, apricot, flowers and assorted tropical notes. Possessing awesome acidity and freshness, yet still showing the texture and depth of the appellation and variety, it is a knockout Condrieu to enjoy over the coming 4-5 years.  Jeb Dunnuck

 

Wine Spectator - Issue: Oct 15, 2014

Score: 90

A textbook Condrieu, with alluring creamed peach, apricot and ginger notes backed by almond cream and anise details on the finish. The lightly toasted finish lingers. Drink now. 9,000 cases made. James Molesworth

Consumption

A boire

Serving temperature

12°C to 13°C.

Ageing potential

3 to 5 years

Food and wine matching

Aperitif, fois gras or scrambled eggs and truffles, delicate fish.

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Producing

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