Paul Jaboulet-Aîné : Domaine des Grands Amandiers 2022

A subtle, smoky mineral layer simmers underneath yellow apple, peach and aloe in this lean, taut version. Warm hay and buttercream notes add warmth, while loads of fresh and dried herbs bring savory energy to the racy finish. Drink now through 2028. 25 cases imported.

Mealy and almond-husk note on the nose. The palate has good richness as well as zesty acidity, with some oak creeping through on the finish but it is well managed. Nice, soft mid-palate and a layered, nutty finish. (AC)

The refined 2022 Condrieu Les Grands Amandiers is laced with juicy apricot and quince, alongside cedar and orange blossom nuances. Medium-bodied and refreshing, the 2022 engages the palate with crisp acidity and concludes with energy on the sapid finish. The absence of malolactic conversion clearly contributes to the wine’s overall freshness.

White peach, honeyed lemon, and hints of minerality as well as flowers all emerge from the 2022 Condrieu Les Grands Amandiers, a medium-bodied, bright, racy, yet incredibly pure, seamless Condrieu. It plays in the bright, racy end of the spectrum but has incredible purity and vibrancy.