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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)

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)

2023 Cotes du Rhone Lieu dit Clavin 13.5% 30% Clairette 30 % Grenache with the balance Bourboulenc, Marsanne, Roussane & Viognier Very light, in colour, bright citrus notes, lime & jasmine, floral notes, a touch...(read more)

30% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 15% Marsanne, 15% Roussanne, 15% Viognier, 3% Picpoul, 2% Bourboulenc. 10% is aged in oak casks. Certified organic (AB Agriculture Biologique) and biodynamic (Demeter). Tasted blind. Me...(read more)

2021 Saint Joseph Blanc 50% Marsanne 50% Roussanne 12 months in oak 1 x 3 year old barrel and a 1 year old barrel, wears the oak well, floral notes with brightness, a hint of banana skin and lots of bright peach and apri...(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)

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)

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.