The 2000 Condrieu appears to be just as powerful, rich, and concentrated as the 1999. It possesses sweet fruit, an unctuous texture, and plenty of mineral, honeysuckle, flower, and peach/apricot characteristics. This wine has 25% of the cuvee aged in tank, 25% aged in old barriques, and 50% aged in new oak.This is a negociant offering from one of the brilliant young stars of Gigondas, Louis Barruol. Enjoy it over the next 1-2 years. A Patrick Lesec Selection, various American importers, including Associate Wine Distributors of Napa, Atlantic Importing Co., Newton, MA; tel. (617) 965-2933, Fine Vines LLC, Maywood, IL; tel. (708) 343-5901, Stacole Imports, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 998-0029, and New Castle Imports, Myrtle Beach, SC; tel. (843) 497-8625