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Guigal - Condrieu 2012

Name: Guigal - Condrieu 2012
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 4.2 (10 reviews)

Condrieu|White wine

4.2/5 (10 customers)

14,5/20

RVF

17/20

Bettane & Desseauve

93/100

Robert Parker

92/100

Wine Spectator

“Even better than the 2011, the 2012 Condrieu is a fresher wine that offers vibrant notes of white peach, apricot, flowers, and tropical undertones. With superb acidity and freshness, combined with the texture and depth characteristic of the appellation and grape variety, this is a standout Condrieu to be enjoyed over the next 4 to 5 years.” (Wine Advocate – Robert Parker)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2012

Designation

Condrieu

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Viognier

Regions

granite outcrops, traditional farming on steep terraced slopes

Viticulture

Cultivation using integrated pest management to combat vine diseases and pests. Vines are managed to yield 37 hl/hectare.

Grape Harvest

manual

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

13,5%

Eye

a bright, clear, golden-yellow color

Nose

a very intense aroma of flowers (violets) and fruit (apricots, white peaches, and citrus)

Palate

Freshness and roundness. Plenty of body, richness, and creaminess, with a beautiful balance between a pleasant, low acidity and fruit that is enveloped in a full-bodied roundness.

Serve

at 12-13°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2014

Drink before

2017

Production

Approximately 110,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

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

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2015 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)

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

About the wine:

The perfect embodiment of the Viognier-granite pairing—rich yet crystalline, with spectacular purity for a wine produced in such large quantities.

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 (2018 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

Even better than the 2011, the 2012 Condrieu is a fresher wine that offers vibrant notes of white peach, apricot, flowers, and tropical undertones. With superb acidity and freshness, combined with the texture and depth characteristic of the appellation and grape variety, this is a standout Condrieu to be enjoyed over the next 4 to 5 years.

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 (2015 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)

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 wine:

The 2012 white wines offer an excellent expression of the vineyards’ character in their pursuit of a smooth, ripe profile—such as the Condrieu, which is full-bodied and aromatic.

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 92/100 (Exceptional wine)

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

4.2/5

based on 10 reviews