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Les Vins de Vienne 2004 Les Bialères White (Saint-Péray)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
Rather rich and intense for a Saint-Péray, marrying honeyed orange flavors with dry, minerally notes. Nice perfume, nice mouthfeel, nice flavors—the complete package. Drink now.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Les Vins de Vienne 2004 Les Barcillants Syrah (Cornas)
- $38
Rich blackberry aromas and flavors are marked by hints of vanilla and toast. It’s supple for Cornas, yet still features a chewiness to its tannins that suggest a few years of aging would by helpful. Drink 2009–2015.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Les Vins de Vienne 2008 Les Essartailles Syrah (Côte Rôtie)
- $75
This offering from Les Vins de Vienne offers a chunky mouthful of cassis and plum fruit, accented by notes of smoke and cedar. The finish is soft and plush, so there’s no need for extended cellaring. Drink now–2017.
— J.C.
(10/1/2011)
Les Vins de Vienne 2004 La Chambée Viognier (Condrieu)
- Online Exclusive
- $42
A wonderful mélange of honey, orange, apricot and spice; there’s a lot of complexity to this wine, all carried by a plump, mouthcoating texture and ample freshness. Delicious now, so why hold it any longer?
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Les Vins de Vienne 2000 Les Pimpignoles Red (Côtes du Rhône)
- $40
A big wine, but with many complex aromas, of vanilla, of black plums, of tar and violets. The flavors are equally varied, showing concentration and tannins, as well as new wood.
— R.V.
(3/1/2004)
Les Vins de Vienne 2000 La Sillette Red (Côtes du Rhône)
- $30
With aromas of smoky wood and perfumes, this is a sophisticated wine, polished and smooth. Raspberry flavors mingle with wood and the final effect is of elegance, but just missing the depth and complexity.
— R.V.
(3/1/2004)
Les Vins de Vienne 2008 Viognier (Condrieu)
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- $55
Seems already mature, with truffle and mushroom notes creeping in among the apricot and orange marmalade fruit. Soft and lush, with just enough tannin and spice in support for near-term drinking.
— J.C.
(10/1/2011)
Les Vins de Vienne 2004 Les Palignons Syrah (Crozes-Hermitage)
- $24
Smoky, yet also floral and perfumed on the nose, marrying cherry blossoms and rose petals. Not terribly rich, but very pretty, with fine texture and balance. Shows great delicacy and finesse for a Crozes-Hermitage, and finishes long. Drink now.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
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