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 signature grape variety of the Condrieu region. It is a refined, lively, and full-bodied white wine characterized by a lovely structure 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
Notes of ice fishing and crisp yet intense mandarin, accented with hints of orange blossom
Palate
Rich 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, or 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 range)
About the estate:
This small estate owns some 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+ out of 20 (2019 vintage)
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