Domaine François Merlin - Condrieu Les Terroirs 2020
17,5+/20
Jancis Robinson
93/100
Decanter
The Condrieu “Terroirs” is made from grapes grown on four plots planted with Viognier, the iconic grape variety of the Condrieu region. It is a distinguished, lively, and full-bodied white wine characterized by lovely tension on the palate, with rich aromas of apricots and orange blossom honey. Enjoy it from aperitif through dessert.
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Eye
Gold
Nose
Flavors of ice fishing and crisp yet concentrated mandarin, sprinkled with hints of orange blossom
Palate
Textured and full-bodied, yet light enough to enjoy as an aperitif
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2031
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs perfectly with an aperitif, scallops, curried shrimp, and a creamy vegetable risotto
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Selected (An estate or winery that impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire lineup)
About the estate:
This small estate owns some very lovely vineyards in Condrieu, some of which—such as Poncin—are very close to Château Grillet. We were more impressed by the red Saint-Josephs than by the Condrieus in 2017.
Decanter
Wine rated 93/100 (2019 vintage)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 17.5+/20 (2019 vintage)