Country: France / La Combe de Malleval
Variety: Rhône-style White Blend Rhône Valley
Winery: Michel & Stéphane Ogier / Condrieu
This is a rich, ripe Condrieu that manages to avoid seeming excessively weighty or oily. The suggestion of grilled apricot and pineapple slices is balanced by mouthwatering acidity and a slightly peppery, textural grip on the long finish. Drink by 2016.