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Lionel Faury Condrieu Le Mornieux 2021$59.98Availability:In StockFantastic wine from Lionel Faury reminiscent of Andre Perret's iconic 'Chery' bottling.
Vines planted on steep slopes (with a grade of up to 55%) facing south by south-east. Grapes are hand picked and pressed gently in a pneumatic press. Fermentation in stainless steel cuves. Aged 11 months on lees, 10% new barrels, 30% 2 to 5 year-old barrels, and 60% stainless steel. Le Mornieux is a little river that runs just below their parcel
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Tardieu-Laurent Condrieu 2022$58.98Availability:In StockFrom the lieu-dits Paton, Lys de Volan, la Bonnette, Rochecourbe, Les Rivoires, Merlant
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K Vintners Viognier Yakima Valley Art Den Hoed 2022JD94$19.98Availability:In Stock94 Points! A brilliant expression of the variety, the 2022 Viognier Art Den Hoed Vineyard has tight, almost reductive aromatics of tart apricots, bananas, and salted citrus. It’s pure, medium to full-bodied, has a gorgeous texture, and outstanding length. Coming all from a site in the Yakima Valley and aged in equal parts concrete and used barrels, it will have 2-4 years of prime drinking. It’s one of the finest Viognier outside of Condrieu. - Jeb Dunnuck
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Yves Cuilleron Viognier Vin de Pays Collines Rhodannienes Les Vignes d'a Coté 2022$24.98 As low as $22.48Availability:In StockThe Viognier for this cuvée is sourced from vineyards planted in granite-infused soil in the village of Chavanay. The grapes are fermented with their natural yeasts and done in stainless steel to protect the wine’s freshness. It then sees 6 months in a combination of steel and neutral oak barrels to round out. The result is usually pretty engaging, but in the stellar 2022 vintage Cuilleron absolutely nailed it. Perfectly proportioned, this 14% alcohol white sits comfortably atop the right touch of uplifting acidity. Everything is fresh and expressive, with the subtly meshed peach, honeysuckle and mineral nose a perfect invitation to the peach, pear, spice and faintly honeyed palate.
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Lismore Viognier Estate Reserve 2021NM94VM94$54.98Availability:In Stock94 Points! 'Superb'... - Neal Martin, Vinous Media
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Brandini Langhe Arneis Le Margherite 2021$24.98Availability:In Stock“Our Arneis wants to show the freshness and crispiness of this variety,” Giovanna says. “It has unique herbaceous aromatics (sage, thyme, rosemary) with white flowers (orange blossoms) and is pure, fresh, and vertical with good acidity and a long finish.”
Giovanna explained that Arneis went through some troubled times a few decades ago and got a bad rap. When bubbles in white wine became interesting, many growers in the Langhe planted Arneis in unfavorable locations: bottom of hills, north faces—essentially where other grapes wouldn’t ripen either. Whatever made it past the frost season had to contend with mildew feasting on the vine’s chlorophyll and then tainting the tight, fat-berried Arneis clusters. The grapes were picked when green or yellow, perfect for zippy, minerally white wine, no? Not with Arneis. It reaches its highest level when golden, otherwise it remains neutral, boring and austere.
These days, respect has returned to this grape and it’s time for it to reach its potential. Changes in approach, like keeping the vines above 250m to stave off frost, and better expositions with fewer facing directly north but rather more toward southerly exposures, or due east or west, or slightly tilted toward the north, like Brandini’s parcel in Canale facing northeast that’s fully exposed to the sun at an altitude of 350m. Here, the wind contact with the grapes, the early morning sun and good canopy management keeps mildew at bay while the Bagnascos wait patiently for the grapes to go golden—a difficult discipline for a family driven by high acid wines.
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Lismore Viognier Age of Grace 2021VM93+$31.98Availability:In Stock93+ Points! The 2021 Viognier The Age of Grace comes from Sutherland and Bot River, whole bunch pressed with 11 months on the lees using 15% concrete eggs. With pretty white peach and Mirabelle scents on the nose, this takes time to blossom, but it never fully lets go. The palate is medium-bodied with a gorgeous dried apricot, mango and spicebox entry, nothing blowsy here with a very focused, almost understated finish. Excellent. - Neal Martin, Vinous Media
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Remi et Robert Niero Condrieu Cuvee de Chery 2020JD95WA94$64.98Availability:In Stock95 Points! The 2020 Condrieu Chery is slightly more reductive, yet still has brilliant notes of white peach, crushed stone, spice, and honeyed white flowers. Brilliant on the palate as well, with medium-bodied richness, integrated acidity, and a great finish, it's another stunning wine from this estate I'd be thrilled to drink. - Jeb Dunnuck
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Louis Cheze Condrieu Pagus Luminis 2020WS92$39.98Availability:In Stock92 Points! Juicy and ripe, delivering tasty apricot and nectarine notes, with hints of heather, almond and anise through the unctuous finish. - Wine Spectator
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Domaine Gassier IGP Pays D'Oc Embruns De Viognier 2020JD91$13.98Availability:Out of Stock91 Points! Tasting like a mini-Condrieu (at a fraction of the price), the 2020 IGP Pays D'Oc Embruns De Viognier has lots of tangerine and citrus fruit, medium-bodied richness, a beautiful, fresh, yet still rich and classic Viognier texture, and a touch of spice and minerality on the palate. It’s well worth seeking out and should be enjoyed over the coming year. - Jeb Dunnuck
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Garon Condrieu La Vieille Maison 2019JD97$49.98Availability:In Stock97 Points! Looking first at the two whites, the 2019 Condrieu La Vieille Maison is totally brilliant stuff, the finest Condrieu I've tasted from this family estate. Awesome buttered citrus, nectarines, honeyed orange zest, white flowers, and a beautiful sense of minerality all emerge from the glass. This is followed by a full-bodied, pure, elegant Condrieu that's impeccably balanced, has a clean, crisp texture, and a great finish. It's pure class and up with the big guns in the appellation. Enjoy bottles over the coming 4-6 years. - Jeb Dunnuck Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 1 LEFT!