The 1994 La Bonnette is a massive mouthful of off-dry wine that is oozing with honeysuckle, apricot, and peachlike fruit. Extremely full-bodied, with an unctuous texture as well as exceptional purity and richness, this wine is remarkably well focused for its large size. Made from only 26 hectoliters per hectare, Rostaing's 1994 Condrieu should be drunk over the next 1-2 years. Last tasted 9/95.

The 1994 La Bonnette is a massive mouthful of off-dry wine that is oozing with honeysuckle, apricot, and peach-like fruit. Extremely full-bodied, with an unctuous texture as well as exceptional purity and richness, this wine is remarkably well-focused for its large size. Made from only 26 hectoliters per hectare from a vineyard just behind Georges Vernay's Coteaux du Vernon, Rostaing's 1994 Condrieu should be drunk over the next 1-2 years.This wine was tasted in September, 1995, from bottle, unless otherwise noted. Prices quoted are based on the current exchange rate of five francs per dollar.Rostaing owns 2.5 acres of vines in a lieux-dit on the hills of Condrieu called La Bonnette. He ferments 25% in barrel and the balance in cuve, and then blends them together.Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524