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2023 VIOGNIER Maison Bruyère & David, from Verin & Condrieu, blocked malo, lovely bright and floral, pear drop and fresh melon, fresh & bright but with a citrus twist, apricot and peach, bright acidity...(read more)

2022 l’Origine Viognier - from the plains IGP Collines de Rhodiannes Really bright on the nose, violets and apricots, with a touch of lime, light and bright on the palate with a hint of stone fruits, good balance, a soft...(read more)

This bright, pure Viognier comes from plots high up above Ampuis. It has a freshness to it that is hard to resist. Clearly Viognier, but miles from the heavy, fat peachy style which is all too common here. This is nicely...(read more)

2021 Saint Joseph Blanc Pierre Blanche Domaine Lionnet 100% Roussanne from a miniscule 0.29 hectare plot near Chateaubourg. A blend of 4/5 year old barrel and amphora. I really like the understated nature of this wine, i...(read more)

Another beautifully crafted wine from the Botts. Apricot & peach nectar with white blossom, a hallmark of the vintage, this is blended from 70% Marsanne & 30% Roussanne, all from granite and approx 9 months in Fr...(read more)

2021 Condrieu Les Caillets Benjamin et David Duclaux Very fresh floral nose, attractive and bright, peach and apricot swirl around. The palate is fleshy, with saline acidity, a touch of green mango and a slight twist of...(read more)

Light & floral on the nose, a touch of orange peel, perfumed with a lovely touch of parma violet. The mouthfeel is delightful, a hint of turkish delight with a touch of cummin, soft and floral but very pure with a hi...(read more)

2022 Condrieu Cote Chatillon. Bright aromatic fruits on the nose, peach, apricot and a bit of sour apple too, crisp citrus tones, lime, guava and just the merest hint of ginger, if you like textbook Condrieu then here is...(read more)

There are just 2,000 bottles of the 2020 Condrieu Coeur de Roncharde, from a parcel of 70-year-old vines. This vintage is quite floral, with notes of peppery-gingery spice, citrus and pineapple on the nose, while the pal...(read more)

l'Octroi is a small holding on the slopes of Malleval, from granite and sandy soil, lots to like here as always with a Gaillard Condrieu, ripe peach, apricot and jasmine floral notes to, impressive as always.

2022 Kāmaka Viognier Seyssuel: Bright aromatics on the nose, lemon notes and a touch of coriander seed too, a hint of blossom and violet notes in the background too, ripe acidity and a mineral core all come together very...(read more)

A lot to like here, more on the mineral tone than Ravines, but a little riper too, rounder, peach and apricot stone fruit, perfumed floral acidity streaks through the middle of an orange/satsuma note, lovely salinity too...(read more)