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E. Guigal Condrieu La Dorianne 2005
Look for powerful, yet elegant white flowers, apricots, and white peaches in the nose. On the palate the wine shows freshness, roundness, and richness. Fully expressive of the terroir. Great finesse and balance with bright acidity yet fleshy fruit flavors.
Wine Advocate
Guigal is the largest producer of Condrieu, and he continues to augment his production from this tiny appellation. His 2005 Condrieu La Doriane is one of the finest he has ever made. The wine is just spectacular and in 2005 went through 100% malolactic. The wine is sensationally rich with notes of crushed rocks, white peach, spring flowers, and some bee’s wax and tropical oils. Totally profound, with fabulous acidity, amazing richness and length, this is a stunner that should drink well for 4-5 years, possibly longer. Experience has taught me that confidence in Condrieu to hold up with aging is a fool’s game, so enjoy this wine’s early appeal and its fabulous aromatics.
Score: 96.
—Robert Parker,
April
2007.
Wine Spectator
Concentrated, with focused almond, acacia, mango and dried pineapple flavors. Nice cut to the finish, with lingering anise notes that really open up in the glass. Great mouthfeel. Drink now through 2008.
Score: 93.
—James Molesworth,
December
15,
2006.
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All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
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