François Villard Villa Pontciana Condrieu 2019

Still a bit tight, this has a coiled up core of bitter orange, green almond, yellow plum, jasmine and acacia notes that should unwind in the near future. It's unctuous, yet vivid, thanks to a buried minerality that supports it all from deep within. Wow-wine. Best from 2022 through 2028. Score - 97. (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2021) 750 mL bottle