Francois Villard - Condrieu DePoncins 2020 (750ml) Fino Sherry

Francois Villard - Condrieu DePoncins 2020 (750ml) Fino SherryFull bodied, with quite noticeable oak at this stage. Wonderful sense of freshness, however, and great precision. Long, lush and generous yet defined, this is a very classic Condrieu in all its resplendent flamboyance. Cooling almond and coconut on the finish. From 25 year old Viognier grown on granite soils in the villages of Chavanay and Vrin, fermented at low temperatures with indigenous yeasts. Spends 11 months in barrel, one third new, six months

assertive wines

Comparable to the exceptional 2005 vintage

bramble and underbrush

92James Suckling

all wrapped in a smooth

In April 1996

denoting a lighter and more finessed style

Black in color with purple highlights

This is brimming with dark cherry blackberry and boysenberry compote flavors that spill forth laced with generous licorice snap tar graphite and black tea notes

apple and tropical fruit

93VMRated 93 by Vinous MediaThe 2016 Clos des Jacobins is rich

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