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Condrieu La Doriane

White
Since Emperor Probus allowed the plantation of the vineyard during the 3rd century, the wines of Condrieu have enjoyed a reputation of excellence for years. In the 14th Century, they were amongst the favourite wines of The Popes of Avignon. Successive crisis such as the phylloxera spread, WWI, the 30s crisis, impacted deeply the Condrieu vineyards which turn almost abandoned in the late 70s. Finally, in the 80s, the Viognier grape was massively replanted thanks to a bunch of passionate winegrowers, who also rebuilt walls and terraces.
Condrieu - La Doriane - Guigal - Blanc

Appellation

  • Appellation created in 1940
  • 100% white wines
  • 200 hectares of vines
  • 8000 hl / year
  • 42 hl / hectare
  • 23% production exported
  • Dry, semi-dry and more rarely sweet wines

Vineyard

Grape varietals

100 viognier

Terroir

From 5 of the appellation's most exceptional terroirs: "Côte Chatillon", "Chery", "Vernon", "Volan" and "Colombier". 5 hectares in total. Soils of muscovite granite, biotite granite, and decomposing granite arena.

Average age of vines

35 years.

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking method

Long press, from 7 to 8 hours. Parcels are vinified separately, then blended. 100% malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

8 months in new oak.

Yearly production

20 000 bottles.

Tasting notes

Visual

Clear and bright robe of a pale golden colour.

Nose

White flowers, apricot, white peaches. Intensely powerful and elegant aromas.

Palate

Fresh, round, rich and full-bodied. Great finesse.

Overall

A pleasant light acidity is well balanced with round fleshy fruitiness.

Service

Drinking window

Drink / Keep

Ageing potential

Up to 5 years

Service temperature

12°C to 13°C

Food pairings

Starters, foie gras, scrambled eggs with truffles. Delicate fishes.

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