Simon Field | Deeper hue, almost fluorescent, subtle, cunning, and viscous... Buttery Rubenesque and supremely decadent; a joyful synecdoche of unspoken superlatives, a floral tribute to a heady, rich, and gently exotic development. All pretence of intellectual evaluation is swept away on a cascade of rich, fruity pleasure; more than a bathetic match for terrine de poulet or even foie gras. | 90

Andrew Jefford | Deep gold. Warm, spicy, tender, and developed aromas of florist’s shop and freesia bunches, underlain by rich pastry dough and a pinch of ginger spice: truly a super scent. I could sit and sniff for minutes on end. In the mouth, it is as aromatically riveting as it was when sniffed— and that is most of the pleasure, though there is a mealy, creamy depth, too, and a little freshening acidity. It has everything really, except perhaps the stony “mineral” tautness of one or two of its peers, but this is a subjective matter (others may find it “mineral”), and the aromatic virtuosity is such that I don’t feel the lack. Brilliantly vinified wine and a Condrieu of huge poise, freshness, and classicism, if not quite ultimate unction. | 93

John Livingstone-Learmonth | Yellow robe with some gravity, a rich aspect. The bouquet shows Viognier depth, a fat and buttery, brioche presence, hints of flan, oaking. Decanting will help it. The palate is enjoyably rich and sustains well. There’s a lip-smacking finale, a grapey flavoring, and there are authentic qualities here. Very genuine Condrieu, classic table wine. I like the squeezy content. 2021. | 90