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2007 E. Guigal Condrieu La Doriane
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Soil type
Vineyards on very steep terraces.
"Côte Chatillon" CONDRIEU
Shale, silicone limestone 1 ha
"Colombier" ST MICHEL SUR RHÔNE
Granite, sand.
Grape variety
100% Viognier.
Average age of vines
35 years
Winemaking
A wine made and matured exclusively in new oak barrels for 9 months. 100% malolactic fermentation.
Maturation
New oak only
Average yield
35 Hl / hectare.
Average annual production
About 15.000 bottles.
Tasting
* Eye : Brilliant clear pale golden yellow.
* Nose : White flowers, apricot, white peaches. Intensely powerful and elegant aromas.
* Palate : Freshness, round, rich and full-bodied. Fully expressive of the terroir. Great finesse and freshness.
* Overall : A pleasant light acidity is well balanced with round fleshy fruitiness.
Serving temperature
12°C to 13°C.
Ageing potential
8 years
Food and wine matching
Aperitif, foie gras or scrambled egg and truffles. Delicate fish.
Vineyards on very steep terraces.
"Côte Chatillon" CONDRIEU
Shale, silicone limestone 1 ha
"Colombier" ST MICHEL SUR RHÔNE
Granite, sand.
Grape variety
100% Viognier.
Average age of vines
35 years
Winemaking
A wine made and matured exclusively in new oak barrels for 9 months. 100% malolactic fermentation.
Maturation
New oak only
Average yield
35 Hl / hectare.
Average annual production
About 15.000 bottles.
Tasting
* Eye : Brilliant clear pale golden yellow.
* Nose : White flowers, apricot, white peaches. Intensely powerful and elegant aromas.
* Palate : Freshness, round, rich and full-bodied. Fully expressive of the terroir. Great finesse and freshness.
* Overall : A pleasant light acidity is well balanced with round fleshy fruitiness.
Serving temperature
12°C to 13°C.
Ageing potential
8 years
Food and wine matching
Aperitif, foie gras or scrambled egg and truffles. Delicate fish.