In what is a difficult vintage for Condrieu, Cuilleron's 1996s are beautifully made wines. Cuilleron's sweetest Condrieu is his 1996 Condrieu Moelleux Les Eguets, a wine made from late-harvested grapes. Cuilleron harvested the grapes for this cuvee on eight separate occasions between October 15 and December 18. It is a honeyed, deep, full-bodied Condrieu with outstanding purity, a gorgeous nose of white pepper, peaches, and honeysuckle, and a liquefied strawberry component. Extremely full-bodied, viscous, and sweet, this wine possesses the necessary underpinning of tart acidity to give it vibrancy and limited longevity. It is a rich, full-bodied Condrieu that should drink well for 4-5 years. Importer: Neal Rosenthal, Select Vineyards, Shekomeko, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990