2012 Coteau de Vernon Condrieu Christine
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Showing similar to last year and a stunning Condrieu, the 2012 Condrieu Coteaux du Vernon has sensational richness and purity to go with beautiful buttered citrus, peach, honey and floral aromas and flavors. A big, rich effort, it expands beautifully on the palate, but has a forward, fleshy feel that makes me think it's one to drink in its youth.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
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Rich, indulgent but not at all sticky or clumsy as Viognier can be. Retains structure. Balanced, intense and expressive. (RH)
About the producer

A legendary name, Domaine Georges Vernay crafts some of the finest whites in the world, having championed Condrieu when it was on the brink of extinction. The estate is best known for its single-site Coteau de Vernon Condrieu and is now in the hands of the third and fourth generation of the family.