Ranking based on WineSpectator.com top scores. This is not an official ranking of the best Condrieu wines, but is based on the experience of the various tasters on the WineSpectator team. On our website, you'll find the latest Condrieu vintages, including the top estates of Condrieu 2018.
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1 - Yves Cuilleron, Condrieu "Les Chaillets
Best vintages: 1995, 2015, 2016, 2010, 2009, 2006
Tasting of Condrieu "Les Chaillets" 1997: 98/100
Fragrant with intense, elegant aromas of lime, spice and flowers, this sophisticated white evolves into firm, polished flavors of apricot, honey, spice and citrus, pure and deep. Classically proportioned, balanced and harmonious, with a long, exotic finish. Drink now through 2000. 75 cases made.
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2 - Georges Vernay, Condrieu "Coteau de Vernon
Best vintages: 2016, 2015, 2006, 2010, 2013, 2012, 2009, 2005
Tasting of Condrieu "Coteau de Vernon" 2016: 98/100
Extremely juicy and bold, with a captivating range of apricot, nectarine and tangerine flavors broadly encrusted with notes of white ginger, sung almond and bitter orange. The smooth finish shows its power, but there's motivation and detail to match. Hedonists will dig this. Drink now and through 2024. 500 cases produced.
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3 - Yves Cuilleron, Condrieu "Ayguets
Best vintages: 1997, 1995, 2016, 2010, 2009, 2006
Tasting of Condrieu "Ayguets" 1997: 98/100
Ah, the exotic flavors of a truly botrytized wine. Like a German TBA, this Rhône white is a full-bodied beauty of honey, dried apricots, figs, spices, vanilla and grilled pineapple, thick and hedonistic on the finish. A dessert on its own. Drink now through 2010″
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4 - François Villard, Condrieu "Le Grand Vallon
Best vintages: 2016, 2010, 2005, 2004, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2008, 2007, 2006
Tasting of Condrieu "Le Grand Vallon" 2016: 97/100
It's bright, pure and very engaging, with a torrent of honeysuckle, white peach, yellow apple and apricot flavors, embellished with hints of salted butter and verbena. Finely pearled acidity gives this leg its power without spilling over. A fresh, modern approach to Condrieu. Drink now through 2022. 803 cases made.
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5 - François Villard, Condrieu, "DePoncins
Best vintages: 2016, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2015, 2014, 2010, 2007
Tasting of Condrieu "DePoncins" 2016: 96/100
It boasts a broad, fleshy profile, with flattering notes of plantain, apricot, white peach and mirabelle plum, enhanced by a hint of bright fennel and supported on the finish by a touch of salted butter. Drink now and through 2021. 1,297 cases processed.
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6 - Louis Chèze, Condrieu "Brèze
Best vintages: 2015, 2016, 2014, 2001, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2006
Tasting of Condrieu "Brèze" 2015: 95/100
Superb in every way, with a creamy, seductive mouthfeel, tantalizing notes of creamy pear, apple and melon, flashes of anise and minerals to give energy and a long, seductive finish that lets the fruit linger beautifully. Drink now through 2022. 700 cases produced.
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7 - Pierre-Jean Villa Condrieu "Jardin Suspendu
Best vintages: 2015, 2016, 2013, 2012
Tasting of Condrieu "Jardin Suspendu" 2015: 96/100
A powerful rendering, with a ginger and chunky frame composed of a large-scale core of apricot, nectarine, peach and pear aromas. Flirts with the head, but there's a hint of rippling mineral underneath. The finish lures you in for more. Drink now through 2021. 660 cases made.
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8 - Georges Vernay, Condrieu, "Les Chaillées de l'Enfer
Best vintages: 2016, 2015, 2010, 2009, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2006
Tasting Condrieu "Les Chaillées de l'Enfer" 2015: 96/100
Delicious, with the exotic apricot, nectarine and quince flavors typical of Condrieu, but energized by ripples of honeysuckle, verbena and minerality. Echoes of bitter orange to the finish. Drink now through 2022. 700 cases produced.
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9 - Yves Cuilleron, Condrieu "Vertige
Best vintages: 2005, 2009, 2006, 2007, 2004
Tasting of Condrieu "Vertige" 2005: 96/100
A huge, youthful Condrieu. Thickly layered notes of anise, toasted fennel seed, Cavaillon melon, quince and persimmon come together in a finish that's both creamy and mineral. Impressive now, but also possesses extraordinary cellaring density. Drink now and through 2013. 250 cases produced.
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10 - Jean-Michel Gerin, Condrieu "Les Eguets
Best vintages: 2016, 2014
Tasting of Condrieu "Les Eguets" 2016: 95/100
Intense aromas of pear, peach and green fig form a rather prodigious core, while notes of brioche, green tea, jasmine, aniseed and honeysuckle add considerable range. A flash of bitter almond adds a final spiciness. A great wine to drink now through 2022. 500 cases produced.
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