Similarly-styled, with maybe a touch more minerality, the 2011 Condrieu Les Terrasses de l’Empire is a beautifully pure, fresh and focused white that yields ample white peach, apricot and citrus aromas and flavors. Enjoy it over the coming 3-4 years. While easily producing one of the top lineups of Condrieu, this estate is increasingly focusing on high quality reds as well. Importer: Martine’s Wine, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400

This displays a striking profile of fennel frond, green fig, glazed pear and honeysuckle notes, all offset by bright minerality on the finish, which shows serious cut. Ripe but defined. Drink now through 2016. 1,665 cases made, 25 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / Condrieu Select to Add