Delas : Clos Boucher 2022

Crafted from vines planted close to Ch. Grillet, the 2022 Condrieu Clos Boucher displays a ripe bouquet of almonds, apricots, jasmine, flowers and spices. Medium to full-bodied, textured and enveloping, it's sappy with a lovely oaky mid-palate, leading to a long, delicate and ethereal finish. Fresh and beautifully balanced, this vintage captures the essence of Condrieu, presenting itself as a classic in the making.

A densely packed version, with a beautiful range to its green herb and juicy apricot notes, flecked with fresh green herbs and a flicker of menthol. Totally complete, with all systems firing in unison in this complex, vibrant, full-bodied white. Cooling stone minerality courses through the long, solid finish. Drink now through 2030. 600 cases made, 40 cases imported.

Complex nose of very ripe peaches, coconut and tropical flowers. Rich and silky with excellent concentration. It’s very finely nuanced on the medium- to full-bodied palate. Creamy on the mid-palate, then so silky in the very long finish. Matured in Burgundian oak barrels for one year, then a further six months on the lees in stainless steel. Drink or hold.

Condrieu Clos Boucher, from a south-facing parcel selection, is balanced and precise. A wine that combines beautiful notes of exotic fruit, richness, and lovely bitters on the finish. Cellar for 3 to 5 years.