Another terrific Condrieu from one of the appellation's acknowledged masters, the 2018 Condrieu Chery offers up floral scents alongside hints of crushed stone, a dusting of dried spices, and ripe apricot and melon notes. It's full-bodied and fleshy on the palate yet only weighs in at 14% alcohol. Long, refreshing and harmonious from start to finish, it's just a pleasure to drink, ending on gentle, lingering notes of stone dust.

Translucent yellow. Seductively perfumed aromas of passion fruit, pear nectar, white peach and orange zest, along with suggestions of jasmine and tarragon. At once concentrated and lively, offering vibrant, mineral-laced orchard and pit fruit flavors that are complicated by a suave, steadily building floral nuance. Finishes with a strong jolt of minerality, repeating florality and noteworthy persistence. This wine's blend of power and finesse is quite something.