Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Domaine des Grands Amandiers Condrieu Viognier

9.133 ratings
9.314 pro ratings
Condrieu, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Matt

The thing that gets me with this wine is the minerality. Very pronounced from the nose all the way to the finish. Classic Viognier character with plenty of apricot/Y. peach notes, honeysuckle, yellow raspberry, orange oil, almost starburst candy-like, rocks, slightly phenolic. I like the hints of oak. Really adds that unctuous character of creme de peche and vanilla. Tannins and bitterness are in check and there is a surprising nerve of acid to the wine.

The thing that gets me with this wine is the minerality. Very pronounced from the nose all the way to the finish. Classic Viognier character with plenty of apricot/Y. peach notes, honeysuckle, yellow raspberry, orange oil, almost starburst candy-like, rocks, slightly phenolic. I like the hints of oak. Really adds that unctuous character of creme de peche and vanilla. Tannins and bitterness are in check and there is a surprising nerve of acid to the wine.

Oct 18th, 2016
Laura Catena

2014 vintage - mineral +++ and refreshing withe the density that i like in Rhone blends - orange blossom and underripe white fruit nose (something I like) make it a particularly great wine to pair with salads

2014 vintage - mineral +++ and refreshing withe the density that i like in Rhone blends - orange blossom and underripe white fruit nose (something I like) make it a particularly great wine to pair with salads

Jul 19th, 2016
Joy Lindholm

Sales Synergy Fine Wines

9.4

Insane! Only 25cs for the US market.

Insane! Only 25cs for the US market.

Feb 6th, 2016
Daron Watson

perfume of lilies, orange blossom, apricot, pineapple ~ JUICY ~ rich but w good acid & energy ~ slight minerality ~ jolly ranchers!

perfume of lilies, orange blossom, apricot, pineapple ~ JUICY ~ rich but w good acid & energy ~ slight minerality ~ jolly ranchers!

Jan 20th, 2016
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

8.7

Only 12hl/ha! Integrated florals, apricot and bitter almond. Big wine and if mostly handles it, but the alcohol does come through on the finish.

Only 12hl/ha! Integrated florals, apricot and bitter almond. Big wine and if mostly handles it, but the alcohol does come through on the finish.

Jun 22nd, 2015
Mark Eastom

Floral, honeyd fruit, dried apricot, white peach, subtle oak spice and touch of raw almond on the nose. Med acidity, more dried apricot, touch of oak, round mouthfeel, minerals and a hint of citrus on the palate.

Floral, honeyd fruit, dried apricot, white peach, subtle oak spice and touch of raw almond on the nose. Med acidity, more dried apricot, touch of oak, round mouthfeel, minerals and a hint of citrus on the palate.

Apr 2nd, 2015
Denis Roudenko

16.5/20 (91/100)

Цвет ярко-золотистый. Аромат яркий - ананас и крекер. Много фруктов и много дуба. Цитрусовые, экзотика, копчености. Сортовые характеристики несколько приглушены, дыня, ананас. Послевкусие долгое, много дуба, но в целом хорошо, хорошая кислотность. Чуть алкогольно.

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16.5/20 (91/100)

Цвет ярко-золотистый. Аромат яркий - ананас и крекер. Много фруктов и много дуба. Цитрусовые, экзотика, копчености. Сортовые характеристики несколько приглушены, дыня, ананас. Послевкусие долгое, много дуба, но в целом хорошо, хорошая кислотность. Чуть алкогольно.

#SWNViognier

Jul 2nd, 2014
Alan Gary

Focused, MINERALS, beautiful

Focused, MINERALS, beautiful

Jan 31st, 2014
Allison Pryce

Condrieu

Condrieu

Sep 10th, 2013
Marek Svanda

Very fruity. Biscuity colour. Love it.

Very fruity. Biscuity colour. Love it.

Nov 24th, 2016