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 vegetation. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, suavity, a beautiful fullness (full of finesse), precision, energy, a racy minerality as well as a good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/acidulous kumquat, quince, small notes of juicy mandarine associated with touches of zests, lemon, fresh pineapple, juicy/crunchy pear, hints of peach flowers, quenette, lemon flowers as well as subtle hints of fresh local vegetation, fresh almond and an imperceptible hint of butter hazelnut. Good length. A full, fruity, gourmand and fresh wine.