E. Guigal Condrieu Viognier 2017 beaujolais-villages initially planted in 1863

initially planted in 1863

lightly textural and delivered in crunchy fresh acidity

this is an Australian benchmark chardonnay that commemorates Margaret River pioneer Kevin John Cullen

While most entry-level wines from this region today are based on Tempranillo (a variety both easier and more profitable to grow)

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E. Guigal Condrieu Viognier 2017 beaujolais-villages initially planted in 1863The delicately elusive perfume suggests pears, spice, and honeysuckle, while on the palate the wine is surprisingly rich and full bodied, full of fruit but intensely mineral, with a sappy, bone dry finish. Truly a wine of texture, with a strong umami impression, a wine for both the intellect and the senses.