Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Domaine des Grands Amandiers Condrieu Viognier
Condrieu, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
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
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
Insane! Only 25cs for the US market.
Insane! Only 25cs for the US market.
Feb 6th, 2016
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
Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting
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
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, 201516.5/20 (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.
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Very fruity. Biscuity colour. Love it.
Very fruity. Biscuity colour. Love it.
Nov 24th, 2016