E. Guigal La Doriane Condrieu Viognier 2013

$99.95

Slightly more fresh and focused than the 2012, the 2013 Condrieu la Doriane (aged 9 months in 100% new French oak) exhibits a vibrant bouquet of white flowers, white peach, tangerine and bitter citrus. This is followed by a medium to full-bodied, pure, elegant Condrieu that has terrific depth and richness to go with vibrant acidity, a focused texture and a great finish. It will be better next year and drink nicely through 2018. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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White Wine
Condrieu, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Viognier
750ml
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Levi Glenn Delectable Pro

Quite ripe and fleshy. Oak is apparent. Could use more freshness. Liked it, but it wasn't love.

Quite ripe and fleshy. Oak is apparent. Could use more freshness. Liked it, but it wasn't love.

8.9

TJ Maxwell Delectable Pro

Rich and decadent. Intense peach, stone, white flower aromas & flavors. Reference-point Viognier. 14% alcohol but is balanced. Not an everyday drinking style, but who cares? Yummy

Rich and decadent. Intense peach, stone, white flower aromas & flavors. Reference-point Viognier. 14% alcohol but is balanced. Not an everyday drinking style, but who cares? Yummy

9.4

Tom Elliot Delectable Pro

Founder Northwest Wines

There's a reason Viognier is grown here.

There's a reason Viognier is grown here.

9.1

Cris Cherry Delectable Pro

Owner/Winemaker Villa Creek Winery

Spot on! Rich though great verve

Spot on! Rich though great verve

Steve Anderson

Late add from a few weeks ago- courtesy of @Dan Blackwell. One of the best and most consistent Viognier out there IMHO.

Late add from a few weeks ago- courtesy of @Dan Blackwell. One of the best and most consistent Viognier out there IMHO.

9.4

Chris England

After Mats_kl introduced me to the fab 2012 I had to get some of this juice & @ £72 this takes no prisoners but wow what a white wonder

After Mats_kl introduced me to the fab 2012 I had to get some of this juice & @ £72 this takes no prisoners but wow what a white wonder

9.6

Hilary N

Sweeter than Sancerre, more like Riesling, less sweet than sauternes

Sweeter than Sancerre, more like Riesling, less sweet than sauternes

10

Michael Phillips

Sublime

Sublime

9.5

Richard Portes

17. 2013. Full, rich, M+ length.

17. 2013. Full, rich, M+ length.

8.7

Brian Platton

Not as rich as the 2014, but more defined. Lovely tropical nose, white flowers and slight apricot. On palate, focused acidity in balance with the fruit; I like this wine quite a bit. Slightly different in style from 2014, but equally good.

Not as rich as the 2014, but more defined. Lovely tropical nose, white flowers and slight apricot. On palate, focused acidity in balance with the fruit; I like this wine quite a bit. Slightly different in style from 2014, but equally good.

9.0
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