Huge and lovely. Well balanced with explosive aroma.
Huge and lovely. Well balanced with explosive aroma.
Apr 5th, 2019
Rich and unctuous. The wine shows some oak and a super full bodied texture. Not for everyone but a benchmark for its style.
Rich and unctuous. The wine shows some oak and a super full bodied texture. Not for everyone but a benchmark for its style.
3 people found it helpfulMay 29th, 2016
Very unusual. 100% new oak but the Viognier handles it!
Very unusual. 100% new oak but the Viognier handles it!
Sep 9th, 2016
14' E Guigal La Doriane Condrieu. An outstanding Viognier! A wine you can just sip on a hot summers day. Welcoming guests & family as they arrive to your home. From appetizers/lunch/dinner. It's one of the most versatile varietals. (my opinion)
I can smell & taste so many things in this FULL-BODIED wine. PEACHES/floral/perfumed nose. On the palate I get tangerine, peach, honey, medium oak. A little spice & well balanced acidity/minerality throughout the class. Everything I could want in a great Viognier. The Somm thinks the 13' is drinking better now? I'm certain he's right.
The 14' is tasting absolutely delicious tonight. A little more time in the bottle, might be beneficial.
(Just another thought ) California Viognier's often criticized for not having enough minerality to it ? Okay ...I can still love them all!!
14' E Guigal La Doriane Condrieu. An outstanding Viognier! A wine you can just sip on a hot summers day. Welcoming guests & family as they arrive to your home. From appetizers/lunch/dinner. It's one of the most versatile varietals. (my opinion)
I can smell & taste so many things in this FULL-BODIED wine. PEACHES/floral/perfumed nose. On the palate I get tangerine, peach, honey, medium oak. A little spice & well balanced acidity/minerality throughout the class. Everything I could want in a great Viognier. The Somm thinks the 13' is drinking better now? I'm certain he's right.
The 14' is tasting absolutely delicious tonight. A little more time in the bottle, might be beneficial.
(Just another thought ) California Viognier's often criticized for not having enough minerality to it ? Okay ...I can still love them all!!
Jul 11th, 2016
Light gold in color, not oxidized at all and lots of white fruit and honeysuckle
Light gold in color, not oxidized at all and lots of white fruit and honeysuckle
Jan 2nd, 2024
Gluey, flowery, stone-fruit nose— I took it for Hermitage blanc initially. As it warmed up Viognier character came through more. Big, round, slightly spicy palate hiding great acid structure. Long & lovely. In a great place for my palate, and still years to go.
Gluey, flowery, stone-fruit nose— I took it for Hermitage blanc initially. As it warmed up Viognier character came through more. Big, round, slightly spicy palate hiding great acid structure. Long & lovely. In a great place for my palate, and still years to go.
Apr 14th, 2023
Tasted blind and it was the classic Condrieu
Tasted blind and it was the classic Condrieu
Feb 14th, 2017
Always a favorite, this can hit or miss. Tonight is a hit.
Always a favorite, this can hit or miss. Tonight is a hit.
Oct 15th, 2022
Beauty in a bottle
Jul 5th, 2016
Full-bodied, oaky, tons of lanolin. Much more expressive on the second day than the first, very good benchmark condrieu
Full-bodied, oaky, tons of lanolin. Much more expressive on the second day than the first, very good benchmark condrieu
Mar 26th, 2020
Condrieu, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
