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2011 Domaine Francois Villard Condrieu Le Grand Ballon
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2011 Domaine Francois Villard Condrieu Le Grand Ballon

Producer: Domaine Francois Villard
Style: White Wine
Grape Type: Viognier
Origin: France
Region: Rhone
Appellation: Condrieu

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91 Points | International Wine Cellar , March/April 2013

Pale gold.  High-pitched aromas of lemon curd, white peach and jasmine, with a note of honey emerging with air.  Fleshy and nicely concentrated but light on its feet, offering mineral-laced citrus and pit fruit flavors and a touch of candied ginger.  Closes on a spicy note, with very good energy and a hint of dusty minerals.

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