Third and final time trying the 2017 Condrieu ‘La Petite Côte’ from Yves Cuilleron, a wine I first tried in 2020 and described then as ‘liquid sunshine’. At seven/eight years of age, it might not be quite as stunning as it was on that first occasion, but it’s still a gorgeous, joyful wine full of Amalfi lemon, white flowers and nectarine, with an oily, waxy texture and lovely bitterness on the finish. Definitely better young, but holding up nicely, and I’d buy this again.
Third and final time trying the 2017 Condrieu ‘La Petite Côte’ from Yves Cuilleron, a wine I first tried in 2020 and described then as ‘liquid sunshine’. At seven/eight years of age, it might not be quite as stunning as it was on that first occasion, but it’s still a gorgeous, joyful wine full of Amalfi lemon, white flowers and nectarine, with an oily, waxy texture and lovely bitterness on the finish. Definitely better young, but holding up nicely, and I’d buy this again.
Feb 10th, 2025Liquid sunshine! Easily one of the best whites of the year so far is this Condrieu from Yves Cuilleron. A drop-dead gorgeous wine that soaks the palate with a multitude of tropical fruits and a cotton wool texture, whilst keeping the drama alive with good acidity. The finish is impressively long and ends on a distinctly dry, slightly bitter note that only adds to the overall complexity. Incredibly enjoyable and - whisper it - a bloody good accompaniment to takeaway tandoori chicken.
Liquid sunshine! Easily one of the best whites of the year so far is this Condrieu from Yves Cuilleron. A drop-dead gorgeous wine that soaks the palate with a multitude of tropical fruits and a cotton wool texture, whilst keeping the drama alive with good acidity. The finish is impressively long and ends on a distinctly dry, slightly bitter note that only adds to the overall complexity. Incredibly enjoyable and - whisper it - a bloody good accompaniment to takeaway tandoori chicken.
Jul 13th, 2020
Year over year. Just love this.
Year over year. Just love this.
Nov 29th, 2019
I’ve had this a few times recently and really enjoyed.
I’ve had this a few times recently and really enjoyed.
Aug 13th, 2019
Amazing wine and not even close to other Viognier ive had. Ripe peaches, vanilla, golden apples, oily, floral....just enough acid to bind it all....superb...
Amazing wine and not even close to other Viognier ive had. Ripe peaches, vanilla, golden apples, oily, floral....just enough acid to bind it all....superb...
Jun 2nd, 2019
Dream wine ❤️ Condrieu
Mar 16th, 2019
Candied apricot aroma leaps from the glass. Stone fruit and golden delicious apples with some mineral character on the palate. Very rich texture with just barely enough acid to keep it from being over wrought.
Candied apricot aroma leaps from the glass. Stone fruit and golden delicious apples with some mineral character on the palate. Very rich texture with just barely enough acid to keep it from being over wrought.
Jun 24th, 2018
Peaches, crushed stones, touch of licorice.
Peaches, crushed stones, touch of licorice.
May 17th, 2018
Full bodied with loads of ripe peaches and apricots, classic Viognier nose, very floral. Oily texture, low acidity. Very balance and not flabby at all. Touch of residue sugar. I like this a lot!
Full bodied with loads of ripe peaches and apricots, classic Viognier nose, very floral. Oily texture, low acidity. Very balance and not flabby at all. Touch of residue sugar. I like this a lot!
Oct 22nd, 2017
This was an amazing bottle. Very smooth. Hints of stone fruits, grass, honey and even slight taste of cotton candy. Very enjoyable.
This was an amazing bottle. Very smooth. Hints of stone fruits, grass, honey and even slight taste of cotton candy. Very enjoyable.
3 people found it helpfulJul 20th, 2014
Condrieu, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
