Rhone Valley
Guigal - Condrieu - Blanc - 2021
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2021
Name: AOP Condrieu
Grape variety: 100% Viognier
Alcohol: 14 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
Wine:
A benchmark of its appellation, the 2021 White Condrieu consistently excels, regardless of the vintage. In this fresh and classic year, it unfolds beautiful aromas of flowers, ripe fruits, and citrus. The structure remains firm and well-executed, without excess, delivering a delicate and taut juice with a delightful expression of fruit. Serve it at the table with fish or fresh cheeses.Vinification:
Hand-harvested, aged for 8 months, 1/3 of the juice in new oak barrels and 2/3 in stainless steel vats.Color:
Bright golden yellow.Nose:
Aromas of flowers and yellow fruit with hints of citrus.Palate:
Fresh and taut with fully ripe fruit, this wine offers a delicate, gourmet juice.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Creamed fish, fromage frais.Cellar aging:
From now until 2028.
A fantastic viticultural success paired with a remarkable human adventure, Maison Guigal has reached the pinnacle of excellence. Its unparalleled vineyard holdings enable it to achieve the perfect balance: producing large volumes with unwavering quality and consistency.
Whether in its single-vineyard cuvées or lieux-dits, the level of craftsmanship remains exceptionally high, with meticulous attention to every detail. Today, Guigal stands among the greatest and most respected talents in the Rhône. It is a reliable and unmatched value!