André Perret

Chery Condrieu Viognier

9.2199 ratings
9.241 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
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9.4

Coming in at the same quality as the 2022, the 2021 Condrieu Chéry is an athletic Viognier, neatly capturing energy and freshness. Banana, apricot, peach, vanilla, blossom and honeysuckle all race out of the glass. Medium-bodied at most, it concludes with solid persistence on the stimulating finale. (Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous, March 2024)

Coming in at the same quality as the 2022, the 2021 Condrieu Chéry is an athletic Viognier, neatly capturing energy and freshness. Banana, apricot, peach, vanilla, blossom and honeysuckle all race out of the glass. Medium-bodied at most, it concludes with solid persistence on the stimulating finale. (Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous, March 2024)

Mar 28th, 2024
Bob McDonald

Pale to mid Gold in colour. A cornucopia of fruits on the nose including pineapple, pear, peach and apricot. A full bodied delicious white with some sweetness and low acid. A few hours later, the same notes as above. Unctuous, mouth filling and delicious on the palate which finishes dry. Drink now for great enjoyment of the Viognier grape. One of the 1001 wines.

Pale to mid Gold in colour. A cornucopia of fruits on the nose including pineapple, pear, peach and apricot. A full bodied delicious white with some sweetness and low acid. A few hours later, the same notes as above. Unctuous, mouth filling and delicious on the palate which finishes dry. Drink now for great enjoyment of the Viognier grape. One of the 1001 wines.

Nov 29th, 2020
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9.4

Pale gold. Powerful orange, melon and peach nectar aromas show impressive clarity and take on a sexy floral nuance as the wine opens up. Silky and densely packed, offering vivid citrus and pit fruit and candied ginger flavors complemented by a subtle anise quality. Finishes with strong mineral cut and powerful thrust, leaving pit fruit and lemon curd notes behind. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, May 2020)

Pale gold. Powerful orange, melon and peach nectar aromas show impressive clarity and take on a sexy floral nuance as the wine opens up. Silky and densely packed, offering vivid citrus and pit fruit and candied ginger flavors complemented by a subtle anise quality. Finishes with strong mineral cut and powerful thrust, leaving pit fruit and lemon curd notes behind. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, May 2020)

Jun 5th, 2020
Bob McDonald

Pale to mid Gold in colour. Notes of honey, honeysuckle, a little ginger and oxidative notes. On the unctuous full bodied palate Apricots and glaced fruits. Low acid and with Condrieu best drunk probably a little earlier than 7 years. A delicious drink nonetheless - one of the 1001 Wines. Postscript: Chery is considered one of the two most noble vineyards in Condrieu along with Vernon.

Pale to mid Gold in colour. Notes of honey, honeysuckle, a little ginger and oxidative notes. On the unctuous full bodied palate Apricots and glaced fruits. Low acid and with Condrieu best drunk probably a little earlier than 7 years. A delicious drink nonetheless - one of the 1001 Wines. Postscript: Chery is considered one of the two most noble vineyards in Condrieu along with Vernon.

Feb 11th, 2020
James Forsyth

The 2008 is the best of the Cherry trio. Again viscous and apricot but sustains longer and unfolds in a way that is fractionally more elegant.

The 2008 is the best of the Cherry trio. Again viscous and apricot but sustains longer and unfolds in a way that is fractionally more elegant.

Nov 18th, 2018
James Forsyth

Crazy stunning. So viscous yet not heavy. Tropical. Apricot turnover - having had one for breakfast it is really in mind.

Crazy stunning. So viscous yet not heavy. Tropical. Apricot turnover - having had one for breakfast it is really in mind.

Nov 18th, 2018
James Forsyth

Stunning, viscous, rich with pears and peaches. Creamy. Somehow fresh with minerality. Aggressively gorgeous.

Stunning, viscous, rich with pears and peaches. Creamy. Somehow fresh with minerality. Aggressively gorgeous.

Nov 18th, 2018
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Stunning. What a nose. White chocolate, apricots, lilacs, so aromatic. Enough acidity to maintain enough freshness as this is rich but very refined. Like foie gras in a way. Savory bitter finish in the best way.

Stunning. What a nose. White chocolate, apricots, lilacs, so aromatic. Enough acidity to maintain enough freshness as this is rich but very refined. Like foie gras in a way. Savory bitter finish in the best way.

1 person found it helpfulSep 22nd, 2016
Lily Davis

French Wine Specialist at Ottorink Weinbar

9.1

Petrol and gunflint on the nose - salty miso and soy on the palate with mild marmalade and a lanolin texture. Intriguing.

Petrol and gunflint on the nose - salty miso and soy on the palate with mild marmalade and a lanolin texture. Intriguing.

1 person found it helpfulJan 15th, 2015
Will Meinberg

Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

9.3

Pairs well with lobster livers. #waitwut

Pairs well with lobster livers. #waitwut

Aug 21st, 2016