Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Gangloff
Label Name:
 
Condrieu
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Condrieu, Northern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Viognier
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Viognier; gentle pressing, indigenous-yeast fermentation partly in 300L French oak; ~12 months élevage (20–40% new oak reported), minimal intervention.
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
11-13
Tasting Note:
 
Apricot and white-peach aromas with honeysuckle, orange blossom and honey; full-bodied, silky texture, white-pepper lift and pronounced mineral/saline finish (long and precise).
Food Pairing:
 
Western: foie gras, seared scallops, lobster with beurre blanc, roast chicken with morels, soft goat cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed salmon, Thai green curry, Vietnamese caramelized fish (ca kho), richer sushi (tuna).
Vineyard Info:
 
Family domaine founded by Yves & Mathilde Gangloff in the 1980s; ~8.5–9 ha across Condrieu, Côte-Rôtie and Saint-Joseph; artisanal viticulture with manual harvesting and low yields.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Noted by retailers and reviewers for 2021: Jeb Dunnuck ~93 points per merchant notes; strong community score on CellarTracker (~94). 5% by merchants (Hedonism, CaskCartel, Idealwine)