Cave Saint-Désirat 2018 – Condrieu

Cave Saint-Désirat 2018 – Condrieu

The nose is fruity, racy and offers elegance, gourmandize as well as freshness. It reveals notes of acidulous/juicy kumquat, mandarine, small notes of lemon associated with touches of apple, zests, dry mandarine, a racy minerality as well as hints of exotic fruits, a discreet hint of pineapple, lemon flowers and an imperceptible hint of fresh…

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Gabriel Meffre – Laurus 2017 – Condrieu

Gabriel Meffre – Laurus 2017 – Condrieu

The nose is powerful, aromatic and offers a certain small intensity as well as deepness. It reveals notes of blueberry, physalis, small notes of quince associated with small touches of apple, yellow plum, fine hints of sage, passion fruit as well as discreet hints of honey, patisserie and fresh sage. The palate is fruity, well-balanced…

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François & Fils – Veauvignère 2019 – Condrieu

François & Fils – Veauvignère 2019 – Condrieu

The nose is aromatic (a beautiful aromatic range) and offers a certain complexity, power (full of finesse and control), a beautiful finesse, deepness as well as elegance. It reveals notes of cooked pear, lychee, small notes of crushed apple associated with small touches of passion fruits, quince, mesocarp as well as discreet hints of kumquat…

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D. Guidal 2019 – Condrieu

D. Guidal 2019 – Condrieu

The nose is elegant, aromatic, precise and offers a fine richness. It reveals notes of kumquat, juicy/pulpy vine peach, small notes of quince associated with touches of mesocarp, apple, fine hints of fresh apricot, dry citrus as well as discreet hints of lemon flowers, rosemary and garrigue. The palate is gourmand, elegant, racy and offers…

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Cave Saint-Désirat 2017 – Condrieu

Cave Saint-Désirat 2017 – Condrieu

The nose is fruity and offers a small complexity as well as a fine gourmandize. It reveals notes of Mirabelle plum, quince and small notes of crushed yellow peach associated with touches of white flowers, citrus zests, a hint of pink lychee, rose as well as very discreet hints of honey and nutmeg. The palate…

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Domaine Georges Vernay, Condrieu, Les Chaillées de L’Enfer, 2015 – France – Condrieu

Domaine Georges Vernay, Condrieu, Les Chaillées de L’Enfer, 2015 – France – Condrieu

Self-proclaimed as the house of Viognier, but also renowned for their Syrah, Domaine Georges Vernay has always been an important actor in the development and promotion of Northern Rhône and the survival of the Condrieu appellation. The estate, now directed by the well-awarded Christine Vernay, daughter of Georges Vernay, has become an iconic estate in…

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M. Chapoutier – Invitare 2016 – Condrieu

M. Chapoutier – Invitare 2016 – Condrieu

The nose is juicy, elegant, well-built , slightly powerful and offers complexity. It reveals notes of litchi, rose and small notes of nectarine, juicy mirabelle plum associated with touches of kumquat, exotic fruits as well as a subtle hint of white flowers and very discreet hints of racy minerality. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced,…

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Maison Bouachon – Les Tourrays 2016 – Condrieu

Maison Bouachon – Les Tourrays 2016 – Condrieu

The nose is fresh, elegant, fruity and offers a slight richness / fleshiness. It reveals notes of pear, crushed peach and small notes of passion fruit associated with touches of apricot, fresh citrus as well as touches of vanilla, zest, flowers and racy minerality. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced, a bit tight and offers…

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Jeantet-Laurent – Le Secret de Pline 2014 – Condrieu

Jeantet-Laurent – Le Secret de Pline 2014 – Condrieu

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a certain elegance. It reveals notes of pineapple and slight notes of lemon associated with slight notes of flowers, minerality, nectarine / white fruit and a discreet note of brioche. The palate is fruity, mineral, fat, suave, racy and offers a beautiful softness, roundness and finesse. On the…

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Domaine de Champal – Eric Rocher – La Coste 2014 – Condrieu

Domaine de Champal – Eric Rocher – La Coste 2014 – Condrieu

The nose is fruity, full and generous. It reveals notes of Golden apple and quince associated with slight notes of candied lemon, a hint of beeswax and a touch of wood / almond. The palate is fruity, suave, gourmand and offers a nice matter and a small fresh / mineral frame. On the palate this…

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