A barrel sample of the 2010 Condrieu was fresh and lively, with more minerality, higher acids and good, rather than profound, concentration. Both vintages will need to be consumed in their first 2-3 years of life. (Not yet released) Director Guy Sarton de Joncquey continues to upgrade virtually every wine being produced at Vidal Fleury. Working from a sparkling new facility, this property is moving toward earlier bottling to preserve the wines’ freshness and fruit, and quality is clearly on the upswing, as evidenced by issue #197’s report on their extensive negociant business in the southern Rhone. Importer: William Deutsch and Sons, White Plains, NY; tel. (914) 251-WINE