Lovely Viognier. Pungent, floral, lifted and graceful. Lingering mineral and saline character. Tremendous freshness.
Lovely Viognier. Pungent, floral, lifted and graceful. Lingering mineral and saline character. Tremendous freshness.
Nov 1st, 2018
Limpid yellow. Incisive aromas of fresh citrus and orchard fruits, ginger and violet are joined by hints of chalky minerals, fennel and white pepper. Juicy and sharply focused on the palate, offering fresh pear and Meyer lemon flavors that show impressive clarity and minerally drive. The citrus fruit and floral notes come back strong on the vibrant finish, which hangs on with excellent focus and tenacity. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2018)
Limpid yellow. Incisive aromas of fresh citrus and orchard fruits, ginger and violet are joined by hints of chalky minerals, fennel and white pepper. Juicy and sharply focused on the palate, offering fresh pear and Meyer lemon flavors that show impressive clarity and minerally drive. The citrus fruit and floral notes come back strong on the vibrant finish, which hangs on with excellent focus and tenacity. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2018)
Oct 31st, 2018
Updated review...
The bottle has been open in my fridge for 1 week and it’s hit a new level... exploding with lots of tropical fruits and the oak playing a buttery supporting role. Fantastic. Preview of good things to come. 9.1 —> 9.3
These are my notes from night 1:
Oak. Pineapple and some preserved lemon. Mineral, only a touch oily and subacid on the palate, though probably not by Rhone white standards. Pretty introvert. Well-measured, but the elements haven’t come together yet. No fireworks at this point in its evolution.
Updated review...
The bottle has been open in my fridge for 1 week and it’s hit a new level... exploding with lots of tropical fruits and the oak playing a buttery supporting role. Fantastic. Preview of good things to come. 9.1 —> 9.3
These are my notes from night 1:
Oak. Pineapple and some preserved lemon. Mineral, only a touch oily and subacid on the palate, though probably not by Rhone white standards. Pretty introvert. Well-measured, but the elements haven’t come together yet. No fireworks at this point in its evolution.
1 person found it helpfulSep 19th, 2020
Drinking Georges Vernay Condrieu in... Condrieu. It is essential Condrieu - floral, hazelnut, grapefruit, nice acidity. No flaws.
Drinking Georges Vernay Condrieu in... Condrieu. It is essential Condrieu - floral, hazelnut, grapefruit, nice acidity. No flaws.
1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2018
Condrieu, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
