Rene Rostaing, Condrieu Bonnette other_regions_italy The palate widens as it

The palate widens as it opens in the glass

clean and moderately austere finale

There is excellent richness to the opulent yet relatively refined big-bodied flavors that exhibit a subtle minerality on the powerful

What impresses me most about the 2009s is the elegance of their tannin

saline and balanced finish where the citrus character telegraphed by the nose reappears on the explosive finale

Rene Rostaing, Condrieu Bonnette other_regions_italy The palate widens as itOrange peel, honey, honeysuckle and blossom, and a lemon pith note bringing refreshment to the finish. Full, thick and glutinous. Unmistakable in its obesity. (RH)