2019 Condrieu
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Sexy and flamboyant, the 2019 Condrieu reflects the warm and sunny vintage throughout. Punchy apricot, melon, pineapple and white peach aromas waft from the glass. The elevated fruit ripeness is apparent, but everything is in perfect harmony. Finishing with a bang, this one is for the hedonists.
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Alistair Cooper MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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Guigal's 2019 Condrieu features effusive floral aromas, followed by precise, chiseled notes of apricot and pineapple. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, plump and generous, with a silky texture and hints of ginger and white pepper on the lengthy finish.
The base Condrieu from Guigal always delivers and the 2019 Condrieu is stunning stuff, giving up a beautiful bouquet of ripe nectarines, orange blossom, honeysuckle, and exotic flowers. Just classic Condrieu in every way, it's medium to full-bodied, with remarkable purity, a fleshy opulence, and a great, clean finish. Readers looking for a textbook Condrieu can't go wrong with this. It should keep for 7-8 years, although I always prefer these wines in their first 4-5 years of the vintage.