Condrieu

Mouton’s most opulent cuvée, Cote Chatillon is a heady mixture of exotic and stone fruit, mineral, floral and creamy oak flavours. It shows both power and elegance and should satisfy any fan of the full bodies wines of this appellation. Try it with chicken or white fish quenelles or with creamy mushroom dishes.
Oliver Barton, Wine Buyer

Completely different in style from the previous Condrieu this is all about richness, depth and body. The fruit borders tropical flavours and is supported by delicate vanilla and toasty hints from the oak. Spicy and honeyed throughout, very long finish. As with all Condrieu, enjoy relatively young whilst the acidity is at its height and the expressive aromas at their most pronounced.
Fergus Stewart, Private Account Manager

The sine qua non of the richer, oaky style of Condrieu, La Doriane has long been a key address in the appellation, always setting the example to be followed and reminding us that in the early days it was Monsieur Guigal who, almost single-handedly, saved the appellation from extinction. Pear, peach and more tropical elements dominate the nose whilst the elegant palate exhibits a rich, spicy, honeyed texture.
Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer

The contribution of the Guigals to the reputation of the Rhône Valley should never be underestimated. Indeed, with the unpredictable genius of Messrs Chapoutier and the unpredictability full-stop of Messrs Jaboulet, the Guigals, père et fils, seem to provide a reassuring rock of certainty in the valley. The fact that they sell over six million bottles of their generic Côtes-du-Rhône is impressive indeed but should not distract us from the quality inherent in both these wines, from two of their own vineyards.