2012 Condrieu La Combe de Malleval
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Light gold. Intensely perfumed pear and peach pit aromas are lifted and sharpened by a bright lemon zest nuance and a dusty mineral note. Silky and seamless, boasting excellent focus to its lively orchard and citrus fruit flavors. Shows very good clarity on the mineral-dominated finish, which features a juicy pear note and a touch of candied anise.
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More deep and layered, the 2012 Condrieu La Combe de Malleval offers knockout aromas and flavors of tangerine, apricot, white flowers and lychee nut. A classic Condrieu, with beautiful aromatics, plenty of texture and a clean finish, enjoy it over the coming 3-5 years. One of the next generation of winemakers to come up through the ranks by working with his father, the young, yet talented, Stephane Ogier (who is one of the youngest vignerons in the appellation) has been fully in control at this brilliant estate since around 2003. Covering roughly 7 acres in Cote Rotie, there are new plantings just now coming on line, both in Cote Rotie and in the surrounding regions as well. In addition, they are in the process of building a completely new cellar located on the western edge of Ampuis. There’s lots going on here, and if you’re a young wine lover today, count yourself lucky that there are young vignerons of this caliber out there. Looking at the 2011s, these show slightly more linear profiles than the 2012s, yet both vintages possess fantastic purity of fruit and overall elegant profiles. Robert Kacher Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 239-1275
More deep and layered, the 2012 Condrieu La Combe de Malleval offers knockout aromas and flavors of tangerine, apricot, white flowers and lychee nut. A classic Condrieu, with beautiful aromatics, plenty of texture and a clean finish, enjoy it over the coming 3-5 years. Dec 2013, www.robertparker.com