Francois Gerard

Condrieu Côte Chatillon Viognier

9.29 ratings
9.22 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
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Notes are from day 2 when wine is significantly better. Good on day 1 but also it was opened at end of night.

Floral as only Viognier can be. Honeydew melon, cantaloupe, exotic and even some honeysuckle. Palate is full and structured with undeniable freshness and great weight without being heavy. Long and lingering. Complex. Great aging potential. Awesome wine.

Notes are from day 2 when wine is significantly better. Good on day 1 but also it was opened at end of night.

Floral as only Viognier can be. Honeydew melon, cantaloupe, exotic and even some honeysuckle. Palate is full and structured with undeniable freshness and great weight without being heavy. Long and lingering. Complex. Great aging potential. Awesome wine.

1 person found it helpfulJun 18th, 2017
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

Wine C

Wine C

Apr 24th, 2017
romo

Previous bottle was oxed, so this is a welcome redemption.

Previous bottle was oxed, so this is a welcome redemption.

Oct 31st, 2022
Jim Chen

Zing, acidity. Purity of fruit. X-cellent!

Zing, acidity. Purity of fruit. X-cellent!

Apr 29th, 2020
JKT
9.1

Gordon's northern Rhone tasting 9/20/16. Tropical fruits and more earth on nose and great mouth feel. Palate balanced and exotics fruit. Character of white pepper in all these wines and tension that snap it back from top much fruit. Almost creamy notes. Touch of nutmeg also typical.

Gordon's northern Rhone tasting 9/20/16. Tropical fruits and more earth on nose and great mouth feel. Palate balanced and exotics fruit. Character of white pepper in all these wines and tension that snap it back from top much fruit. Almost creamy notes. Touch of nutmeg also typical.

Sep 21st, 2016
Devin Bray

The original Condrieu, the first winemaker and vineyard in the region. This is a delicate wine obviously made by very skilled hands, full of perfect apricot acidity and hints of subtle smoke. Generously poured by George Leleksoglou (George the Greek) with his son before a tasting of his own outstanding, small production wines.

The original Condrieu, the first winemaker and vineyard in the region. This is a delicate wine obviously made by very skilled hands, full of perfect apricot acidity and hints of subtle smoke. Generously poured by George Leleksoglou (George the Greek) with his son before a tasting of his own outstanding, small production wines.

Jun 25th, 2016
romo

Oxed.

Oxed.

Apr 18th, 2021
Jackie Smith

Jackie had this 7 years ago

Jackie had this 7 years ago

Jan 31st, 2017
Dustin Toshiyuki

Dustin had this 6 years ago

Dustin had this 6 years ago

Nov 19th, 2017