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E. Guigal - Condrieu blanc 2020

Name: E. Guigal - 2020 Condrieu White
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)

Condrieu|White wine

4.5/5 (6 customers)

93/100

Jeb Dunnuck

93/100

Wine Spectator

92/100

James Suckling

91/100

Robert Parker

90/100

RVF

Viognier

floral

elegant

fish

“Bottled in June 2021, the 2020 Condrieu was in its prime when I tasted it. Two-thirds of the batch was aged in tanks, while one-third was aged in new oak barrels, but there’s no overt oak here—just pristine floral notes underpinned by flavors of ripe melon. With less opulence and fewer apricot notes than the 2019, it is medium-bodied to full-bodied, silky and elegant, with just a hint of bitterness on the lingering finish.” (Wine Advocate 2022)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2020

Designation

Condrieu

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Viognier

Regions

Steep terraced slopes, granite-based fields cultivated using traditional methods

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Alcoholic fermentation at low temperatures in new oak barrels (1/3) and stainless steel tanks (2/3); 100% malolactic fermentation

Livestock Farming

1/3 in new oak barrels and 2/3 in stainless steel tanks for 8 months

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

A bright, clear, golden-yellow color

Nose

Very intense notes of flowers (violet) and fruit (apricot, white peaches, and citrus)

Palate

Freshness and roundness, with plenty of body, richness, and creaminess

Serve

At 12-13°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2027

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif, or as an appetizer with foie gras, scrambled eggs with truffles, delicate fish dishes...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2023 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)

About the estate:

Marcel and Philippe Guigal jointly lead the successful family business, which since 2017 has expanded significantly in the south, to Châteauneuf-du-Pape (77 hectares of owned vineyards), supplemented in the spring of 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d’Aquéria. And, as always, the estate boasts a rich portfolio of vineyards in Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, and Hermitage. Wine enthusiasts can savor some of the valley’s greatest vintages, not to mention the brilliant Côtes-du-Rhône—in all three colors—and Tavel, Philippe’s favorite wine.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

In addition to its “treasures” in côte-rôtie, Hermitage, and Condrieu, the Guigal estate owns two beautiful plots in Saint-Joseph: the “Saint-Joseph” vineyard, which gave its name to the appellation, and the Vignes de l’Hospice, planted on a very steep granite hillside—a site already identified by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon—with a geological formation similar to that of the famous Bessards hill in Hermitage.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

5-Star Rated Estate (Outstanding Production)

About the estate:

An iconic figure of the northern Rhône, Marcel Guigal is both a major wine merchant and a prominent winegrower. In the latter capacity, he cultivates famous vineyards in Côte Rôtie, such as La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne, not to mention La Doriane in Condrieu. A tireless worker with an insatiable intellectual curiosity, he succeeded his father, Etienne. Philippe Guigal, an oenologist representing the third generation, continues the family legacy alongside his father, maintaining this dual focus on estate winemaking and wine trading. Winemaking for the northern appellations takes place entirely in Ampuis.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

Bottled in June 2021, the 2020 Condrieu was in its prime when I tasted it. Two-thirds of the wine was aged in tanks, while one-third was aged in new oak barrels, but there is no overt oak here—just pristine floral notes supported by flavors of ripe melon. With less opulence and fewer apricot notes than the 2019, it is medium-bodied to full-bodied, silky and elegant, with just a hint of bitterness on the lingering finish.

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

The most iconic winery in the northern Rhône Valley needs no introduction. Under this umbrella, we bring together the wines from our own vineyards, which we thus distinguish from our wine merchant operations. This includes the famous trio from the “ Côte-Rôtie ”: La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne; the first two are brand names, while the last is a registered terroir. Added to these are the Château d’Ampuis cuvée and the Condrieu La Doriane. In addition to these star wines, there is the Vignes de l’Hospice cuvée—a Saint-Joseph situated on a magnificent terroir—as well as several premier plots in Hermitage from which the Ex-Voto cuvée is produced. Marcel Guigal is strongly supported by his son Philippe, who seems to be gently shifting the style of the wines, with aging practices that strike us as slightly less dominant. Needless to say, all these wines are built for long-term aging.

Wine Spectator

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100 (Exceptional wine)

About the wine:

A bright and lively wine, with a blend of apricot, peach, and white nectarine flavors enlivened by notes of honeysuckle and acacia throughout the juicy finish. Enjoy now through 2026. 400 cases imported.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

A lovely bouquet of ripe peach and melon, with notes of honeysuckle and jasmine that round out the nuances of this vibrant yet subtle aroma. Rich and viscous, it nevertheless retains a delightful freshness that invites you to savor this classic Condrieu. A slight sense of body emerges on the finish. Ready to drink or worth cellaring.

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

4.5/5

based on 6 reviews

Review by Mr. DOMINIQUE W. Published on June 23, 2025

Guigal at its most technical—but it's so good. And like all stars, the prices just keep going up and up