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Jean-Michel Gerin Condrieu Les Eguets 2018 750ml

size
750ml
country
France
region
Rhone Valley
appellation
Condrieu
VM
94
JS
94
WA
90
Additional vintages
2018 2017
VM
94
Rated 94 by Vinous Media
Citrus and orchard fruit and fig flavors stain the palate and become deeper with air, picking up a touch of spiciness and showing powerful backend cut. The mineral quality repeats emphatically on a strikingly long, sharply incisive finish that leaves juicy pear and floral notes behind. ... More details
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Jean-Michel Gerin Condrieu Les Eguets 2018 750ml

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Professional Ratings
VM
94
JS
94
WA
90
VM
94
Rated 94 by Vinous Media
Citrus and orchard fruit and fig flavors stain the palate and become deeper with air, picking up a touch of spiciness and showing powerful backend cut. The mineral quality repeats emphatically on a strikingly long, sharply incisive finish that leaves juicy pear and floral notes behind.
JS
94
Rated 94 by James Suckling
Attractive white peaches and apricots and a floral edge, too. This has a very assertively chalky, fresh and crisp texture with some terrific line and length. Has the potential to improve and be even more interesting with age. Drink or hold.
WA
90
Rated 90 by Wine Advocate
From a half-hectare parcel in Chavanay, the 2018 Condrieu Les Eguets is a tight, crisp rendering of the appellation, flecked with notes of peppery spice and anise. Fermented and aged in 500-liter barrels (20% to 25% new), it's medium to full-bodied but streamlined and linear, with the potential to improve with short-term cellaring.
Winery
Rich golden color. Powerful perfume and heady notes of jasmin flowers mingling with apricot blossom and honeycomb. The texture is highly viscous to the point of being almost oily. Unctuous and full bodied on the palate. Explosion of compote of citrus and apricot fruit quickly followed by some granitic minerality. The acidity balances the experience perfectly. Gorgeous and sensuous wine. Pairs with fish, pasta and poultry in cream sauce; also with veal, pork dishes and creamy cheeses.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
France
region
Rhone Valley
appellation
Condrieu
Additional vintages
2018 2017
Overview
Attractive white peaches and apricots and a floral edge, too. This has a very assertively chalky, fresh and crisp texture with some terrific line and length. Has the potential to improve and be even more interesting with age. Drink or hold.
green grapes

Varietal: Viognier

The green skinned grapes of the Viognier varietal are a true French classic, and are the only grape varietal allowed to be used in certain fine wines produced in the Rhone region. Their highly aromatic qualities are prized by wineries and wine drinkers alike, and are widely admired for their extremely floral nose which gives an impression of sweetness, despite these wines almost always being very dry. The precise origins of the Viognier grape are lost in time, but today they can still be found growing in many regions of France, as well as in several countries of the New World. Their floral aromas and fruit-forward flavors make them a favorite for those seeking an elegant wine, and despite the grapes being notoriously difficult to grow, vintners persevere with them, as they know the results are rarely less than spectacular.
barrel

Region: Rhone Valley

In southern France, one of the primary wine regions responsible for the production of a fine and varied range of wines is the Rhone Valley. Split into two large sub-regions, this expansive valley benefits from micro-climates which allow the wineries to grow a vast array of fine grape varietals. The northern region is the more limited one in regards to the amount of varietals grown, focusing predominantly on raising excellent quality Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier vines for their distinctive and elegant range of wines. The southern region, on the other hand, has a beautifully Mediterranean climate, and is home to dozens of grape varietals which are used to produce white, red and rosé wines, alongside some of the most famous and widely loved blended wines in the world.
fields

Country: France

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.
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green grapes

Varietal: Viognier

The green skinned grapes of the Viognier varietal are a true French classic, and are the only grape varietal allowed to be used in certain fine wines produced in the Rhone region. Their highly aromatic qualities are prized by wineries and wine drinkers alike, and are widely admired for their extremely floral nose which gives an impression of sweetness, despite these wines almost always being very dry. The precise origins of the Viognier grape are lost in time, but today they can still be found growing in many regions of France, as well as in several countries of the New World. Their floral aromas and fruit-forward flavors make them a favorite for those seeking an elegant wine, and despite the grapes being notoriously difficult to grow, vintners persevere with them, as they know the results are rarely less than spectacular.
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Region: Rhone Valley

In southern France, one of the primary wine regions responsible for the production of a fine and varied range of wines is the Rhone Valley. Split into two large sub-regions, this expansive valley benefits from micro-climates which allow the wineries to grow a vast array of fine grape varietals. The northern region is the more limited one in regards to the amount of varietals grown, focusing predominantly on raising excellent quality Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier vines for their distinctive and elegant range of wines. The southern region, on the other hand, has a beautifully Mediterranean climate, and is home to dozens of grape varietals which are used to produce white, red and rosé wines, alongside some of the most famous and widely loved blended wines in the world.
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Country: France

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.