Stunning wines from E.Guigal | Direct-from-Domaine

For a refreshing alternative to Guigal’s firm and full-bodied reds, look no further than La Doraine. Fruit for this 100% Viognier wine comes from five top vineyard sites within the appellation of Condrieu, which is known for its fleshy, fruit-forward expressions of the grape. After undergoing alcoholic and malolactic fermentations, the wine ages for 12 months new oak, and only 6,000 bottles are produced annually. On the palate, the wine is powerfully expressive and juicy, yet marked by an innate finesse.

Founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, the Guigal estate has become one of the most lauded domaines in the Rhône Valley. Based in Ampuis, a quaint village located in the heart of Côte-Rôtie, this renowned winery is best known for its single-vineyard bottlings from the appellation, including La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque. Today, Guigal is spearheaded by the family’s third generation, Philippe, who works as the estate’s oenologist.

Of Guigal’s 45 hectares, approximately half are rooted in Côte-Rôtie. The estate’s holdings span some of the Rhône’s most coveted appellations, including Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, and Hermitage; however, the domaine is best known for its role in putting the single vineyard sites of Côte-Rôtie on the map.