Guigal Condrieu la Doriane 2016 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Guigal
Country	France
Region	Rhone Valley
Subregion	Northern Rhône
Varietal	Viognier
Vintage	2016
Sku	FR-WH2269
Size	750ml

 

The Condrieu La Doriane 2016 is crafted exclusively from old-vine Viognier planted in terraced vineyards across five exceptional lieux-dits. It showcases Guigal’s signature style: richness, concentration, and meticulous balance. Aromas of apricot, peach, honeysuckle, citrus zest, and exotic spice leap from the glass, layered with subtle hints of vanilla and toasted almond from barrel aging. On the palate, it is voluptuous yet precise, with a seamless texture, vibrant minerality, and a lingering, mouth-coating finish. The 2016 vintage shines with both power and finesse, making La Doriane a profound expression of Condrieu that is captivating in youth yet capable of graceful evolution over the next decade.

E. Guigal stands as one of the Rhône Valley’s most prestigious and influential domaines, founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal and now led by his son, Marcel, and grandson, Philippe. Based in Ampuis, Guigal is celebrated for elevating Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu to international acclaim, consistently producing benchmark wines that marry intensity with precision. The family’s philosophy emphasizes meticulous vineyard work, low yields, and long, careful élevage, often in new oak, to achieve wines of both opulence and age-worthy structure. Their Condrieu bottlings, particularly La Doriane, have redefined the potential of Viognier on the world stage, setting a standard of richness, purity, and elegance.