Condrieu La Doriane

Notes - The Guigal Domaine was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in the ancient village of Ampuis, home of the wines of the Côte-Rôtie. These vineyards are over 2,400 years old and you can still see the small terraced walls characteristic of the Roman period. Etienne Guigal arrived in this region in 1923 at the age of 14, he made over 67 vintages. His son Marcel took over in 1961. Today, Philippe Guigal (Marcel's son), oenologist, is the third generation to continue the family endeavour to be at the service of the greatest wines of the Rhône Valley. United as a family, Bernadette, Marcel and Philippe work together to develop this family owned and run enterprise. In 2006, Marcel Guigal was awarded Decanter Man of the Year for his outstanding contribution to the development of the Rhône area. 100% Viognier from vineyards on very steep terraces at "Côte Chatillon", Condrieu (shale, silicone limestone 1 ha) and "Colombier", St Michel Sur Rhone (Granite, sand).La Doriane is made and matured exclusively in new oak barrels for 9 months with 100% malolactic fermentation. It is a brilliant clear, pale, golden, yellow colour. On the nose there is white flowers, apricot, white peaches. The palate is fresh, round, rich and full-bodied and is fully expressive of the terroir. Great finesse and freshness - a pleasant light acidity is well balanced with round fleshy fruitiness. Try as an aperitif or with foie gras or scrambled egg and truffles.
 
     

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