E.Guigal Condrieu 2016

Country:  France       
Region:  Northern Rhone Valley
Awards:  RP90  
Grape:  100% Viognier   
Type:  White Wine          
Size:  750ml
 
By Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90
Guigal now bottles approximately 40% of the appellation’s total production, so it’s fortunate that the 2016 Condrieu is a fine ambassador for the region. One-third of this bottling sees new oak, while the rest goes into stainless steel. Some may quibble with the oak in an entry-level bottling, but I don’t find it excessive. The wine remains floral and fresh, with apricot and melon flavors that finish with modest spice notes and on a silky textural note. Drink it young.