Paul Jaboulet-Aîné : Domaine des Grands Amandiers 2018

Green-tinged straw. High-pitched, mineral-driven aromas of fresh orchard fruits and lemon balm, plus a touch of white flowers in the background. Taut and distinctly lively on the palate, displaying densely packed orange, pear and nectarine flavors and a deeper note of honey that arrives with air. Finishes extremely long and precise, with resonating florality, good clarity and nervy, mineral lift.

White flowers, orange blossom, and hints of honeyed spice emerge from the 2018 Condrieu Les Grands Amandiers, another beautifully textured, medium-bodied, concentrated, yet straight and focused white. It's balanced, soft, and forward, yet superb.