E. Guigal Condrieu Viognier 2017 beaujolais-villages lightly textural and delivered in

lightly textural and delivered in crunchy fresh acidity

Gently vinified in stainless steel open fermenters

the grapiness of Muscat and the refreshing character of both Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner

While most entry-level wines from this region today are based on Tempranillo (a variety both easier and more profitable to grow)

initially planted in 1863

E. Guigal Condrieu Viognier 2017 beaujolais-villages lightly textural and delivered inThe delicately elusive perfume suggests pears, spice, and honeysuckle, while on the palate the wine is surprisingly rich and full bodied, full of fruit but intensely mineral, with a sappy, bone dry finish. Truly a wine of texture, with a strong umami impression, a wine for both the intellect and the senses.