Dom Francois Villard Viognier Les Contours de Deponcins 2007Product #21305
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Color/Type White Country/State France Price $10 - $30 Producer Dom Francois Villard Region Rhone: Northern Rhone Varietal Viognier Vintage 2007 -
Almost any other producer in the region would label this “Condrieu” and sell it for $45 per bottle or more. Villard makes this wine from younger vines planted in his various Condrieu vineyards – vines he deems too immature to give fruit with enough concentration and depth of flavor to include in his Condrieu. One taste if his declassified Condrieu and you’ll be hooked. Pretty floral aromas lead to loads of bright peach and apricot flavors followed by just a hint of mineral and smoke. Rich, but great energy and drive keep the wine refreshing.
“Very friendly, with peach, anise and melon flavors kept lively by a tangy note of green almond. A minerally hint adds length. Drink now.”Wine Spectator 90 points
