2018 François Villard Condrieu DePoncins

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 91.3 points

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  8/16/2023 - G.O. wrote: 91 Points

  I must admit that Viognier is quite far from being my favorite variety. Frequently those wines may have a reduced amount of acidity, making them somewhat cloying, but not in this case. An interesting unfamiliar aroma - the closest substance which comes to my mind is the paint thinner. The aftertaste has some bitterness. A nice wine but, as I already said, not my favorite.

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  5/12/2023 - rwpalmer wrote: 90 Points

  Wine Society provided what seemed to be an ambitious drinking window for this, so I had to try it. Indeed it is remarkably structured and forceful for a condrieu. Perhaps bottled with relatively high sulphur (?) it is still quite pale and has some reductive/mineral notes (maybe contributing to longevity) with the fruit rather reserved. Absolutely no rush to consume.

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  1/30/2023 - Vladutz Likes this wine:

  I'm not a big fan of Condrieu but this one is the kind I like. Floral, fruity but very elegant, not heavy at all, rather thin and light, yet complex and long, with a very refreshing minerality. Drinks really good already

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  11/28/2022 - forcaalcanut Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Complex and rich. Apricot, honey and spice, followed by mineralogy. Welcome acidity to balance out on the finish.

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  3/3/2022 - Fre Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Fantastic Condrieu. Forget all the typical viognier tropical heat. THis is a different level. Big wine here, with an enormous balance and touch of freshness

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