Wine Reviews | White Wines from the Rhone Valley

1. White Cotes du Rhone
Winemaker: Guigal

www.WaitroseWineDirect.com

£7.59 per bottle

7/10

Because white wine such as Chateauneuf or Condrieu are quite expensive and very unusual in their taste I think this straight Cotes du Rhone would be a good alternative to see if this style of wine suits your taste.

With a nice deep golden colour classic of this type of wine, the flavours are very harmonious with a blend of mature fruit flavours with a hint of wood.

This wine is just ready to drink and the balance between the wood and fruits are just perfect.

Recommended dishes: Grilled salmon with Bearnaise sauce, Classic Fish Pie, Curry...


2. Condrieu 2007

Winemaker: Guigal

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£26.12 per bottle

8/10

Guigal is one of the most renowned wine makers in the Rhone Valley and its Condrieu’s are in my opinion one of the best.

Made from 100% Viognier, the wines are usually quite powerful and aromatic. The first nose is rich with flavours of white flowers, apricot and vanilla however I think that this wine is not entirely ready to drink yet.

This is a fantastic example of the viognier grape but I would recommend decanting it an hour before serving.

Recommended dishes: Goat Cheese and caramelized onion tart, Crab Fish Cakes, Lobster...