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White - Sweet/Dessert
1999 E. Guigal Condrieu Luminescence
Viognier
- France
- Rhône
- Northern Rhône
- Condrieu
Label borrowed from 2003
Label borrowed from 2015
Community Tasting Notes 10
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Peech Likes this wine: 92 points
March 15, 2023 - en demi-bouteille - sharp alcoholic nose, with acetone, honey, and apricot notes. Later on kinda metallic like La France pear.
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fcxj wrote: 80 points
June 8, 2018 - Could be mistaken for a wine 20 years older given deep amber hue. Palate thins out.
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robmatic wrote: 93 points
March 12, 2018 - Initial aroma showed a little sherry-like oxidation, but that was just one nuance of this extremely complex wine. Citrus peel, honey, almonds; rich, oily mouthfeel, with plenty of acidity to keep it lively and nice bit of soft sweetness to lend youth and freshness. Floral, melon, and nutty, this wine delivers a powerful punch. Fascinating juice that should hold for quite some time, but lots of pleasure in it right now though.
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jlgnml Does not like this wine: flawed
November 8, 2013 - Beth's BDAY (Our house): DOA
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Anthony Lombardi wrote:
April 16, 2011 - From 375. Deep amber color. The nose is straight summertime. Peach and apricots- in season. Medium bodied.
What a fascinating bottle of wine. I haven't tasted much Viognier with residual sugar, but it is a mind bender. Tuscan melon, honey, pear and apricot with the edginess of Viognier lurking about. Medium to long finish.
Many other CT tasters have found this over the hill, I found this much more interesting and enjoyable once it warmed a bit and got some air. I'm counting myself lucky to have had a good bottle.
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By Stephen Tanzer
January/February 2001, IWC Issue #94 (link)(E. Guigal Condrieu Luminescence) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
11/6/2010 (link) 76 points(E. Guigal Condrieu Luminescence) From 375 ml - light medium orange color; apple, peach, walnut nose; peach skin, walnut, nutskin palate, over the hill; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1999
- Type White - Sweet/Dessert
- Producer E. Guigal
- Varietal Viognier
- Designation Luminescence
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Northern Rhône
- Appellation Condrieu
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (2%)
- In Cellars 70 (67%)
- Consumed 32 (31%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
67% Like It 3 votes
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- Wine1999 E. Guigal Condrieu Luminescence (add)
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- VarietalViognier
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- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionNorthern Rhône
- AppellationCondrieu