White
Gilles Flacher Les Rouelles (Condrieu)
Condrieu · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Viognier
- Country
- France
- Region
- Condrieu
- Appellation
- Condrieu
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
queijos cremosos · peixes grelhados · frutos do mar · pratos com molho de creme · saladas · aperitivos
Rated vintages
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201392 pts
This is aged in barrel, but the power of the source's granitic soils is such that the oak is barely noticeable. Nasturtium blossom and apricot mark the nose, while the palate adds pineapple, cinnamon and clove. The wine is a bit oily in texture, but with a long, tropical-fruit-l…
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201192 pts
Surprisingly smoky and toasty upfront, but balanced by ample apricot fruit and hints of honey, pineapple and citrus zest. Despite its ripe, oaky nature, there's plenty of crisp acidity to provide structure and prolong the finish. Drink now–2016.