"There are 15,000 bottles of the 2006 Condrieu la Doriane. With laser-like precision in addition to extraordinary notes of crushed rock, nectarine, marmalade, white peach, and spring flowers, it is a compelling Condrieu to enjoy over the next several years. As always, a tasting at Guigal is an opportunity to receive several years' worth of wine education in one day (that's how long it takes to go through all the bottles and barrels). Marcel Guigal is obviously a brilliant businessman, but most importantly, he understands vineyards, how to get maximum quality from them, and how to make wines, at all different price levels." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, 97 points

• Feel free to mix Fine Wines with “regular” wines to make up your order of 12 bottles (or more!) in total. However, at least 6 bottles must be Fine Wine products, because Fine Wines require special distribution from our temperature-controlled Fine Wine Centre in London. Original wooden cases not available outside the M25.

"Pungent and peachy on the nose. Minerals underneath. Definitely smoky verging on oily. A bit too much arguably, though with some very pungent foods it could be great. Just be sure not to drink it as an aperitif. Drink 2008-10. 16.5 points."

Jancis Robinson,
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