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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)

2023 VIOGNIER Sensation du Nord Domaine Patrick & Christophe Bonnefond Bright & floral on the nose, apricot stone fruits with super fresh acidity to carry it, clean as a whistle & just very impressive.

2023 CROZES HERMITAGE BLANC Elixir Domaine Christelle Betton - 40 year old Marsanne, medium light straw colour, apple, melon and pear in the nose, round fruit, lime notes, crisp and floral, very fresh, long finish, a lit...(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)

Light floral colour, nose ever so slightly closed on first inspection, a touch of apricot, ripe and round, floral, vibrant and juicy - flowing bright & floral.

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)

Again very elegant fragrant, precise, flowers, stone fruit, sleek, delivers itself really nicely, quite gentle pure with great acid and a textural note on the finish.

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)

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)