COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Viognier
PRODUCER
E. Guigal
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Condrieu La Doriane Guigal 2022 is a single-varietal Viognier from the Northern Rhône Valley's AOC Condrieu, produced by the esteemed E. Guigal estate. Founded in 1946, E. Guigal is a family-owned winery committed to traditional winemaking practices and the expression of Rhône terroirs. The Condrieu appellation, with its challenging steep granite terraces, is the historical heartland for Viognier, contributing to the grape's distinctive aromatic intensity and rich texture. La Doriane is recognized as a distinguished bottling within Guigal's portfolio, highlighting the unique character of its specific vineyard parcel.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
La Doriane is produced from a single vineyard parcel.
Fact 02
Yields for La Doriane are kept exceptionally low, around 23 Hl/hectare.
Fact 03
Approximately 6,000 bottles of La Doriane are produced annually.
Fact 04
Condrieu vineyards are characterized by steep terraces on granite soils.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Condrieu La Doriane is vinified in small, new oak barrels, a process that includes malolactic fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 8 months in new oak, with a total of about 12 months spent in new barrels. This method is designed to integrate the oak influence and develop the wine's characteristic texture and aromatic complexity. Harvest timing is carefully managed to ensure the Viognier grapes reach optimal ripeness.
