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Condrieu La Doriane, Etienne Guigal 2016

RegionRhône
Subregion France > Rhône > Northern Rhône > Condrieu
ColourWhite
TypeStill
Grape VarietyViognier

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Tasting Notes

The flagship 2016 Condrieu La Doriane also shows the freshness and more classical style of the vintage. Citrus blossom, crushed rocks, honeysuckle, and orange blossom give way to a medium to full-bodied, incredibly elegant Condrieu that gains depth and richness with time in the glass. It will be better this time next year and keep for 7-8 years.

96
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, January 2018

Bottled in June 2017, the 2016 Condrieu la Doriane is entirely barrel-fermented in new oak. This vintage seems more restrained and less rich than some others, but it remains marked by smoky, grilled apricot aromas and flavors. It’s nicely balanced and not overly opulent, retaining a sense of elegance on the long, spicy finish.

94
Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (234), December 2017
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