WHITE WINES
CONDRIEU
96 E. Guigal 2020 (Condrieu). An exuberance of perfectly ripe yellow and white peaches, apricots, melon, pineapple and delicate white floral aromas overflow from the glass. The palate is luxurious and balanced, with an abundance of melon, dehydrated pineapple, apricot, quince, candied ginger and oak spice. Impressive acidity accentuates its stone finish and helps reset the palate for another sip. Vintus LLC. Cellar Selection. —A.C.C.
abv: 14.5% Price: $38
95 Domaine Martin Clerc 2020 (Condrieu). Focused aromas of yellow pear and apricot, quince, marzipan and honeysuckle linger on the nose. The palate is dry and delicious, with notes of yellow pear, Pink Lady apple, pulverized stone, and white tea drawn long through the finish. Easily pair with steamed or grilled dense white fish preparations. Wine Wine Situation. Editors’ Choice. —A.C.C.
abv: 14% Price: $144
95 Domaine Martin Clerc 2020 Côte Bellay (Condrieu). A focused and elegantly perfumed wine with white peach, sliced apple, orange blossom and honeysuckle aromas consuming the glass. The palate is dry, but delights with perfectly ripe yellow peach, yellow pear, Gala apple and hits of ginger spice lifted with mouthwatering acidity. This wine is pleasurable now and will surely impress. Wine Wine Situation. Editors’ Choice. —A.C.C.
abv: 13.5% Price: $158
White-floral aromas rest atop yellow peaches, with hints of fresh jackfruit and pulverized stone. The rich palate
