I don't drink Condrieu often, but when I do? I imagine it would be like this! The nose on this wine has a lot of tree fruit, apricot, lemon and peach. Very obtuse, waxy front on the mouthfeel. Really supple and round. Really impressed with the way this one just seems to coat every corner of the mouth. Peaches, nectarines, apricots and yellow fruit are the recurring theme here. Finishes with some dried herbal qualities and leans out really well. Went well with spicy sausage as the front actually kind of overpowered the sausage but the dried herbal qualities danced nicely with the spicy character of the sausage. This is a 2017 Condrieu, so.....it's a baby in just about every way possible. I look for the "baby fat" that frames the front to soften which will probably even be better for the awesome fruit core to shine even more over the next 15 or so years. Really enjoyed this one!
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blind. Pours a light golden color, into a Glasvin expression, which worked very nicely. initially a bit concealed behind cold temperature, as it warmed, the wine opened to reveal layer upon layer of dripping nectarine, apricot purée, honeysuckle, and more. This was my second time to taste this bottling, and I was happy to guess 2017 Condrieu blinded. Probably should have put my neck out there on Vernay, as this is absolutely world class. If anyone knows of a better viogner on the planet, I’m all ears.
Nose of floral bouquet, very fresh minerality with elements of lemon and apricot. Light on the palate with good length. Very charming, subtle and refined. Paired beautifully with seafood, pasta even chocolate wagyu. This is now my favorite Condrieu.
Light straw color. Perfumery crisp nose of white flowers, honeysuckle and green apples. Dry, rounded acidity, medium taste of lemon, yellow apples, limestone. Medium body. Good balance. Medium finish.
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Pale lemon,pronounced honeysuckle,orange,peach,ripe fruit,wed stones,acetabldehyde,cream,honey,caramel,dry,medium(+) acidity,high alcohol,medium body,medium(+) finish,very good wine,suitable for bottle ageing
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Golden in appearance. Honeysuckle, tangerine and peach on the nose, very aromatic. On the palate there is good concentration with a range of stone fruit flavours and some spice and the finish lingers nicely. Having tried the Terrasses de l'Empire and Chailles de l' Enfer in recent weeks from the 2017 vintage, the latter has been the top pick followed by the Coteau de Vernon.
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Beautiful mid gold color. Intermixing aroma of fragrant honeysuckle, linden flowers, tangerine and lime citrusy, apricot, dried pineapple, hint of honey, caramel, roasted nuts and sweet spices from oak.
Full bodied, rich yet soft and fresh, embracing the whole palate with focused, complex flavours of fresh flowers, waxy honey, citrus oil, dried exotic fruits, crushed stone like minerality, spicy ginger, vanilla and some toastiness. It goes on and on.
Already so lovely now unless you prefer more tertiary characters to shine.
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I am a big fan of Vernon Condrieu, so much fruit, spice, and minerality. Think this vintage is a tad behind the 2015, but the bottle disappeared very quickly nonetheless.
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Served to me double blind in a Burgundy tasting, I am proud that I immediately thought Condrieu! This was like walking through a flower patch, making me glad i don't have allergies. Very ripe, rich and unctuous with some upside as it softens, but still best to enjoy on the young-ish side, probably 2021-2025 while fresh and bright.
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40th birthday at Le Manoir (Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons): Lots of high-toned stone fruit and honey, but has a compensating bitter finish and manages to be both incredibly rich and bone dry. Wines are often described as 'waxy' without that actually being particularly evident, but this one really was - and yet also so elegant, like a silk gown. Classy, original and delicious.
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The nose was beautiful, showing dusty, smoky minerals up front, young peach, and sweet herbs. On the palate, I found oily-weighty textures, yet perfectly balanced with saline minerals, spice, notes of ripe peach and masses of sweet inner florals. The finish was long, slowly fading from the senses with resonating herbal tones and sweet florals.
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1/10/2024 - BCDL wrote:
this bottle a bit old, the first one in the lot that is this way.
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3/31/2023 - BCDL wrote:
May no longer be in slot--could have been drunk. Check.
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3/11/2022 - mflesh wrote: 93 Points
I don't drink Condrieu often, but when I do? I imagine it would be like this! The nose on this wine has a lot of tree fruit, apricot, lemon and peach. Very obtuse, waxy front on the mouthfeel. Really supple and round. Really impressed with the way this one just seems to coat every corner of the mouth. Peaches, nectarines, apricots and yellow fruit are the recurring theme here. Finishes with some dried herbal qualities and leans out really well. Went well with spicy sausage as the front actually kind of overpowered the sausage but the dried herbal qualities danced nicely with the spicy character of the sausage. This is a 2017 Condrieu, so.....it's a baby in just about every way possible. I look for the "baby fat" that frames the front to soften which will probably even be better for the awesome fruit core to shine even more over the next 15 or so years. Really enjoyed this one!
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11/12/2021 - fcxj wrote: 90 Points
Quite electric, more interesting than Chave.
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4/4/2021 - jviz wrote: 97 Points
blind. Pours a light golden color, into a Glasvin expression, which worked very nicely. initially a bit concealed behind cold temperature, as it warmed, the wine opened to reveal layer upon layer of dripping nectarine, apricot purée, honeysuckle, and more. This was my second time to taste this bottling, and I was happy to guess 2017 Condrieu blinded. Probably should have put my neck out there on Vernay, as this is absolutely world class. If anyone knows of a better viogner on the planet, I’m all ears.
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1/28/2021 - WKC Likes this wine: 94 Points
Nose of floral bouquet, very fresh minerality with elements of lemon and apricot. Light on the palate with good length. Very charming, subtle and refined. Paired beautifully with seafood, pasta even chocolate wagyu. This is now my favorite Condrieu.
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12/12/2020 - Costes76 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Light straw color. Perfumery crisp nose of white flowers, honeysuckle and green apples. Dry, rounded acidity, medium taste of lemon, yellow apples, limestone. Medium body. Good balance. Medium finish.
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12/5/2020 - MarshallLi Likes this wine: 93 Points
Pale lemon,pronounced honeysuckle,orange,peach,ripe fruit,wed stones,acetabldehyde,cream,honey,caramel,dry,medium(+) acidity,high alcohol,medium body,medium(+) finish,very good wine,suitable for bottle ageing
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10/5/2020 - mtarrant003 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Golden in appearance. Honeysuckle, tangerine and peach on the nose, very aromatic. On the palate there is good concentration with a range of stone fruit flavours and some spice and the finish lingers nicely. Having tried the Terrasses de l'Empire and Chailles de l' Enfer in recent weeks from the 2017 vintage, the latter has been the top pick followed by the Coteau de Vernon.
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8/30/2020 - wineappellation Likes this wine: 96 Points
Beautiful mid gold color. Intermixing aroma of fragrant honeysuckle, linden flowers, tangerine and lime citrusy, apricot, dried pineapple, hint of honey, caramel, roasted nuts and sweet spices from oak.
Full bodied, rich yet soft and fresh, embracing the whole palate with focused, complex flavours of fresh flowers, waxy honey, citrus oil, dried exotic fruits, crushed stone like minerality, spicy ginger, vanilla and some toastiness. It goes on and on.
Already so lovely now unless you prefer more tertiary characters to shine.
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7/20/2020 - skifree wrote: 92 Points
I am a big fan of Vernon Condrieu, so much fruit, spice, and minerality. Think this vintage is a tad behind the 2015, but the bottle disappeared very quickly nonetheless.
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5/2/2020 - Burgundy Al wrote: 92 Points
Served to me double blind in a Burgundy tasting, I am proud that I immediately thought Condrieu! This was like walking through a flower patch, making me glad i don't have allergies. Very ripe, rich and unctuous with some upside as it softens, but still best to enjoy on the young-ish side, probably 2021-2025 while fresh and bright.
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10/5/2019 - NickA wrote: 95 Points
40th birthday at Le Manoir (Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons): Lots of high-toned stone fruit and honey, but has a compensating bitter finish and manages to be both incredibly rich and bone dry. Wines are often described as 'waxy' without that actually being particularly evident, but this one really was - and yet also so elegant, like a silk gown. Classy, original and delicious.
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4/15/2019 - Burgundy Al wrote:
Découvertes en Vallée du Rhône; 4/15/2019-4/16/2019 (Ampuis, Mauves and Tain-l'Hermitage): Walk around tasting talking with the producers, brief note. By far the biggest of the three tasted, with impressive weight and depth. Will benefit from cellar time. Very good 92-93 point potential.
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4/12/2019 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 95 Points
The nose was beautiful, showing dusty, smoky minerals up front, young peach, and sweet herbs. On the palate, I found oily-weighty textures, yet perfectly balanced with saline minerals, spice, notes of ripe peach and masses of sweet inner florals. The finish was long, slowly fading from the senses with resonating herbal tones and sweet florals.
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