Viognier
ReferenceCondrieu, Northern Rhône, California
ABV13-14.5% — full-bodied aromatic white
Sub-styles
CondrieuNorthern Rhône White
Tasting Notes
Apricot, peach blossom, honeysuckle, white pepper, ginger, orange oil, musk, stone fruit. Should smell like a perfume counter made entirely of stone fruit — if it smells neutral, it's not a good Viognier.
Brand Guide
Well
Yalumba Y Series ($12-16)
Call
E. Guigal Condrieu ($45-60)
Premium
Domaine Georges Vernay ($65-90)
Top Shelf
Château-Grillet ($100+)
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The Story
The Northern Rhône's most intoxicating white, a wine of stone fruit opulence and honeysuckle excess.