E. Guigal Condrieu Viognier 2017 beaujolais-villages this is an Australian benchmark

this is an Australian benchmark chardonnay that commemorates Margaret River pioneer Kevin John Cullen

nuances of whole berry savouriness and attractive French oak deliver a wine with structure and persistence

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

E. Guigal Condrieu Viognier 2017 beaujolais-villages this is an Australian benchmarkThe 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.