I really enjoyed this as it was my first Condrieu. Aromas of stone fruit, citrus blossoms, and minerality on the nose; tastes of peach, orange rind, and white flowers on the palate; NIce creaminess to the palate.
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This was the first Condrieu I've ever had. I've unfortunately let too much time pass since drinking it to write a credible note, but it has me intrigued. I am a fan of Faury wines, and this falls in line with Faury's other very satisfying and interesting wines. My memory is lots of rich fruit, a la melons and kiwis. It is not a light wine, but something more substantial that would pair well with complex fish or chicken dishes. Or, maybe it's best with some regional cheeses and leave it at that so that the wine is not competing with anything. It's very good.
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Very enjoyable Condrieu; the nose shows ripe peach, mango, pineapple, orchard blossom, and a bit of mineral. The palate is ripe and rich, but still with good energy and balance. Lovely finish. Paired well with pho.
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For background, check out importer Kermit Lynch’s website notes on Faury. For adjectives, Bontam’s note before mine is precise and consistent, mostly. A couple of exceptions: the finish in my glass is not particularly long, but is super clean with a lovely orange rind and citrus seed pucker. This light bodied style of viognier is best exemplified in Vernay’s Condrieu, which has a bit more vibrant acidity, depth, and finish. Very fresh impression here overall, distinct granite minerality, but not buttery or creamy. This is a great warm weather quaffer and will drink very well for 3 or 4 more years. Food wise, try a tangy fresh goat cheese, peekytoe crab salad, or simply seasoned grilled mahi w a squeeze of lime. Anything richer or more complicated will overwhelm the simple grace of this artisanal Condrieu.
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Pale gold colour. Medium plus intensity and developing. On the nose intense aroma of dried chamomile and orange blossom, baked and preserved lemon, delicate hint of white peach and melon, butter, cream, hint of nuttiness, preserved orange peel, bees wax. Dry, medium acidity, high alcohol, full bodied, long finish, medium plus intensity. Very good. Not sure about ageing. My guess would be it has developed a little probably since 2016 but not much. Therefore it has potential to age further, without losing its elegance, body and floral aromas but lacks the complexity to develop much more flavour. Extremely creamy mouthful and long finish making it a nice drink. I'd hate to ruin its elegance with food.
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Nose is floral but needs more time to develop. On the palate it’s crisp and clean, with fuji apple, honeysuckle, melon, and vanilla notes. Slightly sour but clean finish. Really good.
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Honey, resin, and pine on the nose. Rich and round on the palate with excellent focus and grip on long taught finish, floral honey aromas at the back. Great strength and balance, excellent with prosciutto. 50 + 17 + 17 + 9 = 93.
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Aroma: honeyed gardenia and roasted nuts. Palate: rich honeyed white pit fruit and nut flavors with a glycerin texture and lots of minerals. Excellent length and structure. Good acidity to balance the richness. Excellent.
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11/13/2022 - Stephen Rash wrote:
I really enjoyed this as it was my first Condrieu. Aromas of stone fruit, citrus blossoms, and minerality on the nose; tastes of peach, orange rind, and white flowers on the palate; NIce creaminess to the palate.
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6/3/2021 - Tranquility Base Likes this wine: 90 Points
This was the first Condrieu I've ever had. I've unfortunately let too much time pass since drinking it to write a credible note, but it has me intrigued. I am a fan of Faury wines, and this falls in line with Faury's other very satisfying and interesting wines. My memory is lots of rich fruit, a la melons and kiwis. It is not a light wine, but something more substantial that would pair well with complex fish or chicken dishes. Or, maybe it's best with some regional cheeses and leave it at that so that the wine is not competing with anything. It's very good.
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2/10/2021 - jnewman77 Likes this wine:
Very enjoyable Condrieu; the nose shows ripe peach, mango, pineapple, orchard blossom, and a bit of mineral. The palate is ripe and rich, but still with good energy and balance. Lovely finish. Paired well with pho.
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12/24/2020 - OenoEd wrote: 90 Points
For background, check out importer Kermit Lynch’s website notes on Faury. For adjectives, Bontam’s note before mine is precise and consistent, mostly. A couple of exceptions: the finish in my glass is not particularly long, but is super clean with a lovely orange rind and citrus seed pucker. This light bodied style of viognier is best exemplified in Vernay’s Condrieu, which has a bit more vibrant acidity, depth, and finish. Very fresh impression here overall, distinct granite minerality, but not buttery or creamy. This is a great warm weather quaffer and will drink very well for 3 or 4 more years. Food wise, try a tangy fresh goat cheese, peekytoe crab salad, or simply seasoned grilled mahi w a squeeze of lime. Anything richer or more complicated will overwhelm the simple grace of this artisanal Condrieu.
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12/19/2020 - Bontam Likes this wine:
Pale gold colour. Medium plus intensity and developing.
On the nose intense aroma of dried chamomile and orange blossom, baked and preserved lemon, delicate hint of white peach and melon, butter, cream, hint of nuttiness, preserved orange peel, bees wax.
Dry, medium acidity, high alcohol, full bodied, long finish, medium plus intensity. Very good. Not sure about ageing. My guess would be it has developed a little probably since 2016 but not much. Therefore it has potential to age further, without losing its elegance, body and floral aromas but lacks the complexity to develop much more flavour.
Extremely creamy mouthful and long finish making it a nice drink. I'd hate to ruin its elegance with food.
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12/1/2020 - davergny Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nose is floral but needs more time to develop. On the palate it’s crisp and clean, with fuji apple, honeysuckle, melon, and vanilla notes. Slightly sour but clean finish. Really good.
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8/8/2020 - Jheinlen Likes this wine: 88 Points
Hallway between a Chardonnay and a Sauvignon Blanc
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7/18/2020 - battytaxicab Likes this wine: 91 Points
Soft peach and slight floral notes with beautifully balanced minerality.
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4/5/2020 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 4/6/2019
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4/6/2019 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
Bright acidity complements green apple and crisp peach notes - drink in the next 2-3 years.
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2/1/2019 - Arielburns Likes this wine:
Very goo Condrieu
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9/15/2018 - wgmccallum Likes this wine: 93 Points
Honey, resin, and pine on the nose. Rich and round on the palate with excellent focus and grip on long taught finish, floral honey aromas at the back. Great strength and balance, excellent with prosciutto. 50 + 17 + 17 + 9 = 93.
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8/23/2018 - kosinski Likes this wine:
Aroma: honeyed gardenia and roasted nuts.
Palate: rich honeyed white pit fruit and nut flavors with a glycerin texture and lots of minerals. Excellent length and structure. Good acidity to balance the richness. Excellent.
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