Condrieu, the most famous region for Viognier in the world, so often lobs up wines that feel like 'almosts' - they promise so much (and with huge prices), but deliver not enough. This Pierre Gaillard Condrieu, however, is the real deal. It's an evocative journey into Viognier - a multi-layered sensory indulgence of honeysuckle, apricot skins and spiced ginger with hedonism balanced by vitality.

How’s this for an origin story? Pierre Gaillard got his start in winemaking at the ripe old age of 12, ploughing a neighbour’s vineyard. He soon found himself studying winemaking in Beaune, and eventually caught the eye of the legendary Etienne Guigal, who hired him to manage his growing collection of Côte-Rôtie vineyards. While working with Guigal, Gaillard had a dream: to start his own family domaine and make his own Syrah. In an incredible show of support, Guigal offered him a choice between two of his own prized plots: the world-famous La Turque in Côte-Rôtie or the ancient Clos de Cuminaille in Saint-Joseph. Gaillard chose Clos de Cuminaille, a decision that set him on a path to creating superstar Rhone Valley wines across Saint-Joseph, Condrieu and Cote-Rotie (among others).