The Condrieu Les Chaillees de l'Enfer can be brilliant (i.e., 1998), but the 1999 is acidic, emaciated, and malnourished. While it has excellent perfume as well as good length, it lacks texture and a mid-palate.
An Alain Corcia Selection, various American importers, including Charmer Industries, NY; tel. (718) 726-2500, Southern Wine and Spirits, CA; tel. (510) 487-3332, Premier Wines, CA; tel. (510) 237-6284, and Calvert-Woodley Wines, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-4400