2018 Condrieu Les Chaillets
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Brilliant straw-yellow. Penetrating aromas of fresh citrus, orchard fruits and violet are complicated by suggestions of quinine and dusty minerals. Juicy and deeply concentrated on the palate, offering intense white peach, pear nectar and orange zest flavors that show outstanding clarity and tension. The floral note repeats emphatically on the incisive finish, which lingers with superb focus and tenacity.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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I loved the 2018 Condrieu Les Chaillets, which has an exotic yet clean, crisp style in its tart peach, honeyed lime, crushed rock, and floral aromas and flavors. With terrific concentration, medium body, and good acidity as well as balance, drink it any time over the coming 4-5 years.
100% Viognier. Tasted blind. Dairy nose with lots of sweet creaminess, then savoury spice on the palate. Low acidity and fairly discreet fruit that could use a bit more definition. (RH)