Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong, Floral And Peachy finish

Aroma: peach blossom, apricot, white flowers, ginger, honeysuckle

Palate: rich apricot, peach compote, creamy texture, light oak spice, long aromatic finish

Guigal's top single-vineyard Condrieu from the Coteau de Condrieu plots. Rich, opulent Viognier at its most decadent with exceptional concentration.

What it pairs with

  • Pan-seared foie gras
    The wine's richness and apricot notes are the classic match for foie gras.
  • Langoustine bisque
    The floral and stone-fruit character matches a creamy shellfish bisque.
  • Roast white asparagus with hollandaise
    Viognier's stone fruit and creaminess are a textbook white asparagus pairing.

How to serve Condrieu La Doriane

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pan-seared foie gras, Langoustine bisque, Roast white asparagus with hollandaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

La Doriane was first produced in 1994 as a selection of Guigal's finest Condrieu terroirs. Named by Marcel Guigal, it represents the house's most ambitious single-vineyard white wine.

  1. 1994: First vintage of La Doriane Condrieu as a separate selection

Facts

Producer
E. Guigal · visiting guide
Grapes
Viognier (100%)
Classification
Condrieu AOC
Oak
8 months in small French oak barrels, 50% new
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 60-90 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1994

Frequently asked about Condrieu La Doriane

What does Condrieu La Doriane taste like?

On the nose, peach blossom, apricot, white flowers, ginger, honeysuckle. On the palate, rich apricot, peach compote, creamy texture, light oak spice, long aromatic finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long, floral and peachy finish. Guigal's top single-vineyard Condrieu from the Coteau de Condrieu plots. Rich, opulent Viognier at its most decadent with exceptional concentration.

When should I drink Condrieu La Doriane?

Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Condrieu La Doriane?

Pan-seared foie gras is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Langoustine bisque and Roast white asparagus with hollandaise. The wine's richness and apricot notes are the classic match for foie gras.

What grapes are in Condrieu La Doriane?

The blend is Viognier (100%). The wine is classified as Condrieu AOC.

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