Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Gangloff
Label Name:
 
Condrieu
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Condrieu, Northern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Viognier
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Viognier; native-yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled vats; short maceration possible; élevage ~12 months in 300L oak barrels (small proportion new). Minimal intervention.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14
Tasting Note:
 
Powerful floral and stone-fruit aromas—honeysuckle, violet, apricot and white peach—lifted by saffron and dusty mineral notes. Broad, concentrated palate of pear nectar, orange pith and honeyed texture, bright acidity and a long, incisive mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: foie gras, seared scallops, lobster or prawn ravioli, roast lemon chicken, apricot tart, aged goat cheeses. Asian: Thai coconut-lime seafood soup, lemongrass ceviche, Vietnamese grilled prawns, sushi (rich/fatty cuts), Chinese roasted duck with hoisin/plum.
Vineyard Info:
 
Family domaine founded by Yves and Mathilde Gangloff in the 1980s; small, highly regarded estate (c.8–11 ha) producing Condrieu, Côte-Rôtie and Saint-Joseph; now run by the next generation; labels painted by Pierre Gangloff.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Vinous (Josh Raynolds) 2019 Condrieu: 95–96 points; widely cited by merchants and reviewers as an outstanding 2019 Condrieu (highly allocated)