François Merlin

Terroirs Viognier

9.28 ratings
8.31 pro ratings
Condrieu, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
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Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

8.3

So pure, barrel but cannot tell. 12 months but 1,2,3 years old. Excellent purity and tension. Like a laser but oak on the finish.

So pure, barrel but cannot tell. 12 months but 1,2,3 years old. Excellent purity and tension. Like a laser but oak on the finish.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2014
Justin Hansohn

Drank next to the 1998 Napa valley Viognier - Joseph Phelps. Perfect example of Condrieu with little or no signature of the maker. This is a pure and honest terroir capture. Everything is in perfect balance here. Fresh and flowery, minimal minerals. This girl is completely all natural, no make-up, no fancy clothes. She dresses in all white, drinks tea, and tends to the jasmine bushes. Classical love.

Drank next to the 1998 Napa valley Viognier - Joseph Phelps. Perfect example of Condrieu with little or no signature of the maker. This is a pure and honest terroir capture. Everything is in perfect balance here. Fresh and flowery, minimal minerals. This girl is completely all natural, no make-up, no fancy clothes. She dresses in all white, drinks tea, and tends to the jasmine bushes. Classical love.

Jan 29th, 2015
Justin Hansohn

Zero stuffing. No one is at the wheel of this brew. Precision cut by nature and unadulterated by opinion. Respect to the man who gets out of his own way. If you are interested in Condrieu I would suggest this as a starting point...she makes girls wearing even minimal amounts of make-up look trashy.

Zero stuffing. No one is at the wheel of this brew. Precision cut by nature and unadulterated by opinion. Respect to the man who gets out of his own way. If you are interested in Condrieu I would suggest this as a starting point...she makes girls wearing even minimal amounts of make-up look trashy.

Jan 9th, 2015
Viktor Okasmaa

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Oct 2nd, 2015
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May 26th, 2014