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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.7 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 29 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Mr. Megabyte on 2/16/2019 & rated 96 points: I was courious about this bottle, as I had other bottle from the same purchase before and they were not perfect. This was perfect. Best condrieu I had so far (2156 views) | | | Tasted by rossi.wine on 11/5/2015 & rated 90 points: The third time I have had a chance to taste this wine. Waxy, rich, lychee fruit, sticky, exotic fruit, low acidity, floral, a bit tiring and heavy. Long. Not really for me. 89-91 (3597 views) | | | Tasted by rossi.wine on 10/1/2014 & rated 90 points: Lots of richness and concentration, floral notes, minerality and exotic fruit. Low acidity, good length. I prefer to drink Condrieu rather young, so I wouldn't keep this much longer. 89-91 (4343 views) | | | Tasted by RickyT12 on 5/29/2014 & rated 91 points: Apple nose, nice perfume,little wood, new plastic type nose. Not much fruit, grapefruit a little bitter. A little oak. Very creamy. Nose is much better than taste. Nice wine, but a little disappointed in the flavors. (5205 views) | | | Tasted by G_H on 11/24/2013 & rated 88 points: A bit of sweet corn, a bit stuffy, slightly vegetal, pretty good... (5045 views) | | | Tasted by rossi.wine on 11/20/2013 & rated 90 points: Golden yellow. Creamy, exotic fruit, smoke, waxy and fat, rich. Lacking a bit of freshness and feels slightly heavy. Medium length. (3851 views) | | | Tasted by Pfleonard on 6/8/2013 & rated 94 points: Medium++ everything. Deep golden colour. Complex nose lemon/lime and white fruits (peaches, grapefruit, banana(?)). But its the palate that really makes it. Full and creamy with huge weight. Acidity is not high but enough to hold it together. Did I say full and creamy? But not driven by oak. I suspect this is why Viognier has gone global. (2968 views) | | | Tasted by @VisserMartijn on 4/7/2013 & rated 92 points: APPEARANCE: clear; medium lemon; medium legs & tears
NOSE: clean; medium+ intensity; flavour characteristics: stone fruits (peach), citrus fruits (lemon, lime), buttercup, honey; developing
PALATE: dry; high acidity; full body; medium+ alcohol; medium+ finish; medium+ flavour intensity; flavour characteristics: as per nose: stone fruits (peach), lemon, buttercup, honey, oak
READINESS FOR DRINKING: Can drink now, but has potential for aging
FURTHER REMARKS: luscious aromatic white with viscosity and good balance of strong components. Top Viognier! (2471 views) | | | Tasted by Paul D on 9/26/2012: Northern Rhone WIMPS (The Ledbury, Notting Hill, London): Noticeably deeper colour. Nose is considerably more complex and nuanced, with orange blossom and mineral. Medium/full bodied on the palate, relatively elegant with orangey fruit, slight nutty note, reasonable acidity and a good length finish. Very good ***. (3432 views) | | | Tasted by Vintomas on 9/20/2012 & rated 91 points: White wine Guigal Masterclass (Stockholm): Nose of pear, peach, a hint of oak, discrete flowery notes. Good concentration on the palate, rather full bodied, spicy, medium acidity, some menthol notes.
Lighter-bodied than 2009 and 2010. (3024 views) | | | Tasted by Ludi on 7/9/2012 & rated 93 points: Paglierino dorato. Al naso albicocca, mandarino, nespola, papaya, ciottolo di fiume, fiori bianchi, ginger. Soave ed elegante in bocca, bella persistenza sapida ed agrumata. Buona freschezza (2707 views) | | | Tasted by Marc on 5/14/2012 & rated 92 points: Guigal tasting with Christopher Cannan (Caro's Wines, Auckland, New Zealand): lots of oak - clear nose of white peach and clove. Extremely rich in the mouth. This is outstanding and very worked but the purity of the fruit shines through. (2890 views) | | | Tasted by vinaigre on 11/12/2011 & rated 92 points: Nice golden yellow. Enticing nose of apples, pears and peaches with a touch of oak. Butter on the pallet with a nice glycerin mouth feel. Nice crisp acidity with a medium length finish. I preferred the '97 . But still very enjoyable. (3157 views) | | | Tasted by Papies on 9/21/2011 & rated 89 points: Guigal Cote Rotie Masterclass with Brett Crittenden (Handford Wines, London): 30yrd old vines, 100% viognier and 100% new oak and selected from the best parcels
Peaches and apricots, some oak, Kabinet+ style sweetness. Ripe, concentrated and intense with a long long finish. 14.5% alchohol and would match fois gras nicely. Maybe a touch too sweet which shaves out complexity. Still very nice 89-90, drink now. (3409 views) | | | Tasted by Jhcwine on 3/20/2011: Toronto Wine Cru - WineSpectator Off-Line Event - March 19, 2011 (Fine Wine Reserve): Tasted at the March 11 2011 Toronto Wine Cru Offline at Fine Wine Reserve, Toronto. Not my cup of tea. Nose - Nicely floral. 91. Palette - very smokey, abit oily. (3697 views) | | | Tasted by Goldans on 1/17/2011 & rated 92 points: We enjoyed it very much before dinner first then with some lovely smoked salmon. Strong body, buttery and rich palate, peach & hazelnut flavor, good length ... Will get better after a few more years in my cellar. (3098 views) | | | Tasted by Ludi on 10/4/2010 & rated 93 points: Light golden color. A splendid nose reminding of apricot, lime tree, hawthorn, tangerine zest. Intense mouth, with fresh cream rather than buttery notes. A mouthwatering Condrieu. (3273 views) | | | Tasted by Goldstone on 7/21/2010 & rated 93 points: Mid-Week Dinner at Chez Patrick (Chez Patrick, 26 Peel Street, Central, Hong Kong): Lovely golden bronze yellow. Great rich and welcoming nose of fresh baked white bread, melted butter, white peach, very distinct ripe bananas and fresh mown lawn. Palate is lovely rich buttery mouthcoating, very gentle oak, ripe peaches, nettles on the back end. Very impressive length and some resonance in the head on the finish. The length was was enhanced by drinking it only very slightly chilled. Lovely. (3547 views) | | | Tasted by Goldstone on 6/23/2010 & rated 93 points: Drank over a superb meal at Amuse Bouche in Hong Kong and brought by Jean-Paul (salut!). Yellow gold colour. No detailed notes but an alluring greenish gold colour with a beautifully intense and rich nose that had many dimensions. The palate had a great weight and balance of buttery oak, rich fruit and a refreshingly acidity as a counterpoint. Considerable length and a very pleasing reverberation inside the head on the finish. Quite stunning........ a definite step up from the 2006 vintage we drank a couple of months back at Jean-Paul's house. (3260 views) | | | Tasted by Yiannis on 10/13/2009 & rated 95 points: I had this wine at a wine show one day after I opened the negoce condrieu 2006. It left me speechless with its burst of fruit, complexity and endless aftertaste. Compared to the other condrieu (which I scored 93), it deserves at least 2 extra points, so 95 (at least), although I avoid scoring wines tasted during wine shows. (3483 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| 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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