Condrieu La Doriane

Wine information: The Guigal domain was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in the village of Ampuis. His son, Marcel, took over from his father in 1961. The Guigal family owns vineyards in Condrieu and in the Côte-Rôtie with illustrious plots in many famous appellations. The wines are made and aged at 12th century Chateau d’Ampuis located in the northern Rhone. In the summer of 2003, in an effort to improve quality and control over all aspects of wine making, Guigal opened an onsite cooperage. The cooperage at the Château d’Ampuis works in partnership with the cooperage at Chagny managed by Seguin Moreau. 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. Condrieu La Dorianne is a brilliant, clear, pale, golden yellow colour. There are notes of white flowers, apricot, white peaches. Intensely powerful and elegant aromas. The palate had good freshness and is round, rich and full-bodied. Fully expressive of the terroir. Great finesse and freshness. Overall the wine had a pleasant light acidity and is well balanced with round fleshy fruitiness. Serve at 12°C to 13°C, can be cellared 5 to 7 years. Try as an aperitif or with foie gras or scrambled egg and truffles.

 
     

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