The 1997 Condrieu offers a tell-tale orange skin, honeysuckle, and apricot-scented nose with floral notes in the background. Ripe, honeyed, full-bodied, and loaded with fruit, this soft, fleshy wine should be enjoyed over the next year. Importer: An Alain Corcia Selection (telephone number in France, 011 33 3 80 24 93 72); various American importers

This superb Condrieu, just slightly off-dry yet fresh, offers a marvelous concentration of fruit that shows many different facets: pear tart, apricot, honey, toast, spice, cream and dried prune. Long, toasty finish. Drink now through 2010. 1,250 cases made.??–PM??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / Condrieu Select to Add