2007 Condrieu, La Bonnette, Domaine René Rostaing

After an unusually flamboyant 2006, the 2007 marks a real return to form. Despite the lack of wood, René Rostaing's Condrieu, La Bonnette achieves a textbook Viogner texture; the wine is rich and finely layered, infused with honey, dried apricots and there is a twist of acidity at the end.

Rostaing has a spectacular terroir for Condrieu from which he fashioned the 2007 Condrieu La Bonnette. Flowery, apricot jam, white peach, honeysuckle, and caramelized tropical fruit notes are present in this deep, full-bodied, supple white wine. It should drink well for 1-2 years.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Apr-2009)