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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.6 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 20 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by The Vines That Bind on 10/8/2015 & rated 86 points: Gold. Major oxidization. Supremely alcoholic nose of paint thinner, apricot schnapps, and some marmalade. Not a very friendly glass tonight. (2635 views) | | | Tasted by caeleric on 8/23/2014: it's funny how few people seem to be as entranced with this wine as my wife and i are. i love a good experiment in funk, but my wife doesn't, so i don't think it's as funky/oxidative as people say. for me, this is stellar stuff. so unique, so interesting, great with the right food. it's definitely nearing the end of its life, but now it's delicious. if scoring, 94-95. (3057 views) | | | Tasted by cardsandwine on 11/16/2011: While a better bottle than the previous one I had a couple of years ago, the oak was a bit too much. While it improved in the glass, not really worth the price tag. (4244 views) | | | Tasted by Mark on 7/30/2011 & rated 91 points: Still tasting vibrant, and while losing some of the freshness from earlier years, it remains a very nice bottle of wine. Floral, pineapple notes and other white fruits. Oak is there and adds to texture. I have had several older La Doriane, and they can be hit and miss, while I think the Condrieu does do better in age than other Viognier, this one is coming along well. Good to drink these up though. (4263 views) | | | Tasted by Pknut on 5/12/2010: Commanderie des Cotes du Rhone, NYC (Russian Tea Room): Nose shows pear, honeysuckle, very fresh, jasmin. I understand this to be all new oak (I might be wrong), but there's little of that on the nose.
On the palate, the oak comes through in the roundness. Lovely texture, there is some grip here. What a pretty, floral palate. I usually think to drink Viognier young, but this one at six years is fresh and flavorful and is the perfect palate cleanser. (5323 views) | | | Tasted by dbkitc on 6/7/2009 flawed bottle: dead..... (2602 views) | | | Tasted by jjclips2 on 3/16/2009 & rated 93 points: While I didn't like quite as much as last time, this is still a fantastic bottling. Super ripe nose of creamy melon, flowers, warm spices, and fresh cream. Rich palate with orange blossoms, mango and more fresh cream with vanilla and toast. Very low acidity, unfortunately, being the only major downfall of this bottle. Still delicious. (2154 views) | | | Tasted by tkoby11 on 12/7/2008: Color: Straw gold in color
Nose: Toasty oak, ripe peaches, white flowers
Palate: Smoky toasty oak frames ripe peach and apricots, Meyer lemon peel, white flowers and great minerality and acidity.
It evened out after about an hour and 30 minutes. Lots of talk of rich and powerful, I had none of that. It was rich, but not overly so, just what is usual of viognier, plus some good acidity. We were a bit underwhelmed considering it was a "La La" from Guigal, but it was still pretty good. (1640 views) | | | Tasted by Gregory Dal Piaz on 9/3/2008 & rated 85 points: Jemrose in New York City: Smoky and oaky on the nose with a touch of roast meat, really wood driven aromatics and slow to reveal tones of dried tropical fruits, mango, papaya, very caramelly. Bitter wood notes in the mouth with a very nut oil core of fruit, a touch hot, finishes with a strong Linden flower note, which is the highpoint of the experience. (3108 views) | | | Tasted by roasted hill on 5/11/2008: Golden, with long legs. Honeysuckle and rose. White flower, lanolin, toast, lime, and green apple. Very nice. (1736 views) | | | Tasted by jjclips2 on 2/15/2008 & rated 94 points: WOW. Absolutely rich and intense. The nose is packed with honeysuckle, white pepper, tropical fruits of papaya and mango, and a bit of malo. Super rich and creamy texture with plenty of viscocity. Intense banana custard, dried pineapple, and spice. Wish it had just a bit more acidity, but overall this is one of the best whites I've had. Delicious. (1822 views) | | | Tasted by RKatzDO on 1/13/2008 & rated 92 points: Tropical notes on the nose and mid palate, great smooth layers of dry soft fruit. Getting a bit flabby due to the age/loss of acid. I'd drink em now, not gonna get any better and likely will be flat in a year. (1965 views) | | | Tasted by roasted hill on 12/27/2007: Straw, long legs. Toast, lanolin, roses, and a hint of petrol. Full, round, oaky and long tastes of nectarine, fig, and red apple. Outstanding. (1881 views) | | | Tasted by paulst on 5/31/2007 & rated 95 points: Smooth apricot peach nectar with a creamy opulance and long finish. (2141 views) | | | Tasted by roasted hill on 3/3/2007: Golden with long legs. Flowers and toast in the nose. Tastes of rose, peach, and lemon zest. There's an even mouthfilling texture that extends to the finish with a hint of lanolin and strawberry. Great, but not really singing tonight. (2044 views) | | | Tasted by ashegedyn on 12/31/2006 & rated 92 points: Color: Gold, Strong legs Aroma: Anise, Honey, Petrol, Creamy Mango, Fig, Flower hints
Taste: Smooth, Mouth Coating, Glycerin, Creamy, Honey, Fig, Apricot
Structure: Firm Full Mouthfeel, glycerin with a long finish a tad hot.
Gets even better after a day or so of being opened up. Lots of nose. (2171 views) | | | Tasted by RickG on 7/8/2006: The Usual Suspects taste 2004 Condrieu: Prominent notes of char on the nose that abated, but did not go away, over three hours. Ripe peach on the nose and in the mouth. A very viscous palate with a definite note of bitterness that cut across the finish. One of the 2 most expensive bottles, this was one of my least favorite of the seven Condrieu we tasted. Whether the char notes are over-ripe Viognier or barrique, they are far too prominent right now and accent the bitter edge that the fruit has. (3951 views) |
| E. Guigal producer website
A FAMILY HISTORY
Land with 24 centuries of history behind it, worked and preserved by three generations of winemakers with family values at their core and a commitment to an illustrious terrain that produces prestigious wines. This, in a nutshell, is the Maison Guigal. Right from the beginning the motto, “No Pains No Gains” underpins the promise made to Etienne Guigal. A commitment to work together to follow in his footsteps, to communicate the family’s passion and create so many emotions. Today, Marcel and Philippe, along with their wives, are the guardians of this exceptional domain which combines history, devotion and a sense of togetherness. A breath of inspiration for generations to come.
CÔTE-RÔTIE
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Planted on slopes by the Romans 24 centuries ago, this illustrious vineyard is made up of the Côte Brune, upstream of the Reynard and the Côte Blonde which is downstream. Planted almost exclusively with Syrah, the Côte Brune produces a powerful, intense wine. Thanks to a dash of Viognier which compliments the Syrah, the Côte Blonde is more subtle. There is a charming legend attached to this appellation and the Château d’Ampuis: “the sire of this place had two daughters, one with hair as dark as the night and the other blonde like a field of wheat. When they got married he endowed each with two of his best slopes. This is how we inherited the Côte Brune and the Côte Blonde”
CONDRIEU
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With its steep terraces which plunge towards the Rhône, this vineyard is planted solely with Viognier. A rare grape varietal imported by the Greeks at the beginning of our era, combined with granite soils its naturally complex character produces a unique white wine with a yellow golden hue and intense and subtle notes of delicate apricot and white peach.
SAINT-JOSEPH
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Enjoyed at the table of kings, this illustrious wine’s name hails back to the 16th Century and the Jesuit monks of Tournon. The reds are made from Syrah and the whites from Marsanne and Rousanne. These grape varieties grown on a South to South East facing steeply sloped vineyard with granite soils produce elegant, luscious wines.
HERMITAGE
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A prestigious appellation since ancient times, it is named after a 13th Century hermit who sought redemption by devoting himself to prayer and the cultivation of vines. Enjoyed by the Russian Court and the great and the good of Europe, this rich and powerful wine with intense aromas is produced from Syrah for the reds and Marsanne and Roussanne for the whites.
CROZES-HERMITAGE
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A typical wine of the northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage benefits from warm pebbly soils with good drainage. This is a vast appellation partially planted on slopes. The reds are produced from Syrah and the whites from Marsanne and Rousanne. The red wine is deep ruby in colour, full of savoury flavour and well-balanced. The white wines are dry and aromatic with floral notes.
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
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These soils are composed of calcareous round pebbles and the vineyards are swept by the Mistral winds and warmed by the Provencal sunshine, resulting in wines with unmistakable flavours of the South. These southern wines are produced from a complex blend of the 13 grape varieties of the appellation with Grenache as the main component. They are complex with soft and powerful tannins and are characterised by a generous and strong personality.ViognierViogner is wrong wine
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Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comRhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Rhone Valley The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)
### Wine Scholar Guild's Rhône valley vintage charts & ratings ###Northern Rhône Guide to the wines and appellations of the Northern Rhone Valley -
The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)
Regional History:
Phocaean Greeks established viticulture in the Rhone as far back as 600 BC, but until the 14th century the wines were not seen outside the region. The establishment of the Avignonese Papacy (1305-1377) brought fame to the region's wine-so much so that their Burgundian neighbors to the north banned wines from the Rhone in 1446, a measure that effectively cut off trade with England and other Northern European markets for over 200 years. Stretching southward from Lyon to just south of Avignon, the Rhone produces a wide variety of wines, with the appellations north of Valence producing the least (in volume), and the towns south of Montelimar producing prodigious amounts. As in other regions, the most interesting wines come from small farms. Saint-Joseph, in the northern Rhone, extends for some distance between Condrieu in the north to Saint-Peray in the south. The reds are made from Syrah and the rare whites from Marsanne and Roussanne, and Viognier.
### 2017 vintage ###
"The first red wines already tasted in the Northern Rhône promise a beautiful vintage, with a quality close to the 2015 or even the 2009 vintage" - NEWRHÔNE MILLESIMESCondrieuThe single vineyards of Condrieu on weinlagen.info |
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