2019 Condrieu Guigal

The nose is elegant, aromatic, precise and offers a fine richness. It reveals notes of kumquat, juicy/pulpy vine peach, small notes of quince associated with touches of mesocarp, apple, fine hints of fresh apricot, dry citrus as well as discreet hints of lemon flowers, rosemary and garrigue. The palate is gourmand, elegant, racy and offers richness (full of control), a beautiful fat (full of control), justness, generosity, a fine acidulous frame, complexity as well as deepness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy vine peach, crushed William pear, small notes of pulpy apricot associated with touches of kumquat, ripe mandarine as well as hints of lemon flowers, quenette, fine hints of lavender, rosemary, fine hints of racy minerality. Good length. A beautiful aromatic persistence on hints of lavender/garrigue.

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.

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.