2012 DuMOL Viognier Lia
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Score 92/100 · Drink 2014-2018, Robert Parker, Dec 2014
The 2012 Viognier Lia (a 230-case cuvée of 100% Viogner) was aged in larger French hogsheads with no malolactic and only 20% new oak. The vines were 14 years of age in 2012. It reveals that steely, wet pebbly, gravelly character that adds a complex nuance to the honeysuckle, peach and apricot fruit. This floral, medium-bodied, steely beauty can be enjoyed over the next 3-4 years.
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92
92/100
Robert Parker
88
88/100
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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88 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 88/100 · Drink 2014-2017, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2014
Focus and energy are the hallmarks of the 2012 Viognier Lia. Still a bit tight from its recent bottling, the 2012 could use another few months in bottle. White flowers, orchard fruit and a hint of melon linger on the close. In 2012, the Lia is all fruit from Hoppe-Kelly.
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