E. Guigal - Condrieu 2021

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

Marcel and Philippe Guigal work together to run this fine family business, which since 2017 has expanded southwards into Châteauneuf-du-Pape (77 hectares owned), to be complemented in spring 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d'Aquéria. And still the rich parcel of land in Côte Rotie, Condrieu, Saint Joseph and Hermitage. Enthusiasts can enjoy some of the valley's finest cuvées, not forgetting the brilliant Côtes-du-Rhône, in all three colors, and Tavel, Philippe's favorite cru.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the domain :

In addition to its côte-rôtie, hermitage and condrieu "treasures", Maison Guigal owns two fine parcels of saint-joseph: the lieu-dit "Saint-Joseph", which gave its name to the appellation, and the Vignes de l'Hospice planted on a steep granite hillside, already spotted by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon and with a geological formation similar to the famous colline des Bessards in hermitage.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

About the domain :

An emblematic figure in the Northern Rhône, Marcel Guigal is both a major wine merchant and a great owner. Under this second hat, he manages famous Côte Rôtie crus such as La Mouline, La Turque and La Landonne, not to mention La Doriane in Condrieu. A tireless worker with a tireless intellectual curiosity, he succeeded his father, Etienne. Philippe Guigal, oenologist and representative of the third generation, carries on the work in duo with his father, still based on this property-trading duality. Vinification of the northern appellations all takes place at Ampuis.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the domain :

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

About the domain :

The most emblematic house in the northern Rhône Valley needs no introduction. Under this name, we bring together the cuvées from our own vineyards, which we separate from our trading activities. We thus find the famous Côte-Rôtie trio: La Mouline, La Turque and La Landonne; the first two are brands, the last a registered terroir. Added to these are the Château d'Ampuis cuvée and the Condrieu La Doriane. In addition to these star crus, there's the cuvée Vignes de l'Hospice, a Saint Joseph located on a magnificent terroir, as well as a few large plots in Hermitage from which the cuvée Ex-Voto is made. Marcel Guigal is ably supported by his son Philippe, who seems to be gently inflecting the style of the wines, with ageing that seems a little less dominant. Needless to say, all these wines are made for long ageing.

Jancis Robinson

About the wine:

Attractive nose - apricot. Ripe, rich palate with notes of sweet peach, dried apricot and a layered, unctuous finish. Still supported by good acidity. Lots of fruit on the textured finish.

Vinous A. Galloni

About the wine:

Less mature than the two previous vintages, Condrieu 2021 still has a lot to offer. Offering lively citrus and stone fruit notes, as well as a touch of tropical melon and hints of flowers, it hits the palate with a solid concentration of flavors and beautiful intensity. Round and elegant, it finishes brilliantly.

James Suckling

About the wine:

It's packed with fresh aromas of peach and apricot, with hints of toast and rose. This impressive Condrieu has an excellent balance of fruit, fine tannins and lively acidity on the full-bodied palate. Aged in new oak barrels (30%) and stainless steel tanks (70%). For drinking or cellaring.

Jeb Dunnuck

About the wine:

[...] Condrieu 2021 is a magnificent wine, offering great variety in its aromas and flavors of white peach, tart apricot, truffled earth and flowers. Balanced, medium-bodied and elegant, this is a classic and exceptional Condrieu. It should keep for 4-6 years, but there's no need to delay enjoyment.