All of Chapoutier's 1996 white wines were made from small yields, and all possess more acidity than normal, but they are generally dominated by their respective terroirs. The 1996 Condrieu exhibits a peach and apricot-scented nose, excellent ripeness, medium body, and good acidity. 1996 is a tricky vintage in Condrieu, with few great wines (Guigal's La Doriane is the wine of the vintage), but Chapoutier's Condrieu is an excellent effort. Drink it over the next 1-2 years.

Perfumed aromas--flowers, musk and peach--are followed by peach and citrus flavors on a lean, crisply structured frame. Curt finish. Drink now through 1999.??–BS??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / Condrieu Select to Add