Condrieu La Doriane Guigal Grape Varieties 100% Viognier. Average Vine Age Approximately 35 years. Vinification Wine vinified and aged exclusively in small new oak barrels for approximately 8 months. 100% malolactic fermentation. Aging 12 months in new barrels Yield 23 Hl/hectare Production Approximately 6,000 bottles. Tasting Appearance: Bright and very clear pale golden yellow color. Nose: White flowers, apricot, white peaches. Powerful and elegant aromatic intensity. Taste: Freshness, roundness, richness, and fatness on the palate. A strong expression of the terroir. Very fine and very fresh. Overall: Harmony between a pleasant low acidity and fruit bathed in a fleshy roundness. Consumption Drink/keep Serving temperature 12°C to 13°C. Shelf life Approximately 5 years. Food and wine pairing suggestions As an aperitif, as a starter with foie gras or truffle scrambled eggs. Serve with delicate fish, lobster, or crayfish. Produced from five of the most exceptional terroirs of this noble appellation, La Doriane is a wine of great intensity with a very broad aromatic palette. The palate is round, fleshy, and supported by a beautiful freshness. |