Côte-Rôtie & Condrieu 2024: An early drinking vintage

Gorgeous nose of perfumed jasmine and violet. Full and generous with wonderful freshness and silkiness on the tongue. Has real intensity, salinity, line and length....

Strong Condrieu aromas of orange peel, peach, cinnamon and nutmeg, with flowers in the background. Intense salinity and mashed citrus. Unusually long for a 2024,...

This is all about citrus peels and freshness. A direct and focused style with a strong saline, mineral undertow, this is a Condrieu that should...

Rich and mineral, loads of puppy fat but good freshness. The sweetness from the oak melds well to the dry fruits. A very good, fresh...

This is a huge wine, so luxurious, unctuous and rich in texture – unusually grand and flamboyant for a 2024. Big flavour and big texture...

Concentrated, rich and opulent, more fruit than many in 2024. Powerful, with good length and purity, this is focused, saline and intense, showing citrus peels...

Cinnamon-spiced peach; vibrant and aromatic. Full-bodied and unctuous, with a cooling, satin texture. Creamy apricot on the palate, it's riper than some in 2024, and...

Enjoyably ripe, round and rich, with a big, spherical impression and classic Condrieu flamboyance. It has enough acidity and freshness to balance, leading to a...

Satsuma and peach, this is vibrant and zesty, the tight, saline palate makes for a drinkable and well balanced style. Has Condrieu puppy fat but...

Pêche de vigne aromas, displaying a darker, more vinous style than white peach. Generous on the palate with good concentration and balanced acidity, this is...

Full-bodied, rich and generous with a good sense of freshness and focus. The oak works well, it's integrated, present, adds shape and complexity. Classic and...

Full-bodied, has weight, length, depth and beautiful freshness. Tense with an icy freshness and steeliness; structural, not fleshy. One for long ageing, this needs time....