Yves Cuilleron, Condrieu, Les Chaillets, Rhone, France, 2019, 750ml

A particularly floral expression, with lavender and violets on the nose among the apricot fruit. Full-bodied, but still fluid on the palate, this has a real intensity and freshness, a sense of tension and minerality. Long finish that’s not overburdened by oak. This has a sense of straightness and direction despite the breadth on the palate and open aromatic display. Very well balanced, finishing floral. Selection of parcels grown on biotite granite, vinified then aged nine months in barriques and foudres. Drink 2021-2030. Matt Walls, Decanter Magazine, farrvintners.com,June 2021