Guigal, Condrieu Doriane other_regions The 1990 Ausone is a

The 1990 Ausone is a vintage that I have tasted half a dozen times

there is a very subtle hint of volatile acidity that adds lift to the mildly woody but exuberantly spicy dark berry fruit nose

This has almost completely eaten the oak treatment which allows the expressive nose that is comprised of spiced plum

we put the wine immediately in new oak barrel without maceration

pure and ultra-complex nose features aromas of red currant

Guigal, Condrieu Doriane other_regions The 1990 Ausone is aWhile the 2020 Condrieu la Doriane matured entirely in new oak, there's just a hint of toast on the nose. The rest of the bouquet features a kaleidoscopic swirl of floral and spice notes with melon and white peach. Medium to full bodied, it's exquisitely expansive and silky in texture, yet it remains refreshing on the lengthy, mouthwatering finish.