2004 Domaine du Chêne Condrieu

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 87.8 points

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  4/11/2008 - Omar Khayyam wrote: 87 Points

  This is still very good but I must say that the greatness experienced with previous bottles eludes me somewhat this time. The fruit has faded a bit and the acidity dominates. But it is still a favourite.

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  4/4/2008 - Niagara wrote: 88 Points

  Mineral on the nose with traces of apricot; medium-bodied on the palate with notes of kiwifruit, lime, and tropical fruit on the finish. Paired nicely with crab cakes sauteed in butter.

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  2/23/2008 - iByron wrote: 88 Points

  Held up well. Finished today. Nose has faded a bit and shifted toward butterscotch fruit from Juicy Fruit but otherwise great accompaniment to my meal, in which this wine played a significant part in the cream sauce. I'll be buying more of this, especially as the state store has it on sale. Rating stands.

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  2/16/2008 - iByron wrote: 88 Points

  Beautiful golden color; almost like that of a dessert wine. Big nose of tropical fruits -- sort of like Juicy Fruit gum -- and something floral, but more like the whole plant instead of just the perfumey essence. Fruity attack with a smooth, banana-like mid-palate. Silky medium-long finish that feels like a dessert wine despite this not being one. Low(ish) acid and just enough oak to push this to the "center-masculine" side. Well-balanced. Should stand up to my eclectic dish of salmon cakes, grilled glazed squash, and tropical rice well.

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