1991 Condrieu

Guigal, who makes approximately 5,000 cases of Condrieu, may now be that appellation's biggest producer. His Condrieu is consistently one of the two or three best. He puts the wine through malolactic and gives a percentage of the crop some barrel fermentation and several months of cask aging. This gives the wine more dimension, as well as structure and grip. The 1991 Condrieu is an immensely seductive, fragrant wine, with aromas of apricots, peaches, and flowers leaping from the glass. It is medium to full-bodied, with good acidity, wonderful freshness and liveliness, and a long, luscious finish. These wines do not last long, so drink it over the next year while awaiting the 1992. Importer: Classic Wines, Boston, MA.