Composition and terroir:
The AOC Condrieu delimits 130 hectares of vines, distributed geographically around the town of Condrieu but which touch 3 départements (Rhône, Loire and Ardèche). This Côtes-du-Rhône AOC has the distinction of producing only white wines in the Rhône region.
The Domaine Guigal makes manual harvesting and sorting the grapes, then alcoholic fermentations at low temperatures in new parts and in stainless steel tanks. 100% malolactic fermentation.
Grape variety:
100% Viognier for this Condrieu of Domaine Guigal.
Visual aspect :
The color of this great white wine of the Rhone of the vintage 2015 is golden yellow and limpid.
Olfactory characteristics:
In the nose of this great white wine, very explosive, one feels aromas of flowers and fruits.
Taste attributes:
On the palate, this great Rhône wine reveals a lot of freshness and roundness. Fruit and minerality dominate this Condrieu of the Domaine Guigal , and the aromatic persistence is beautiful.