Condrieu Vernillon
2020
Located high above the town of Ampuis and the Rhône River, Domaine Jamet produces tiny quantities of stunning Côte-Rôtie. The estate was founded in the 1950’s by Joseph Jamet and he began domaine bottling in 1976. In 1991 his son’s Jean-Luc and Jean-Paul took charge of the business slowly acquiring small parcels to expand the estate. Jean-Luc left in 2013 and today Jean-Paul and his wife Corrine run 7 hectares of beautiful vineyards. The estate is spread across 16 different lieux-dits...
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Now 100% matured in terracotta amphora, which brings 'a saline, mineral side' to the wines, says Loïc Jamet, especially in hot years. Straightness of character from the Côte Chatillon; generosity from the Vernon. Very peachy this year. Very rounded and ripe, but has good depth of fruit. Good acidity for the vintage, gently warming alcohol. Good sense of energy and brightness. Just 14%.
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I loved the 2020 Condrieu. It’s made in a more vibrant, reductive, racy style that carries classic white peach, tangerine, and apricot aromas and flavors. Brought up all in amphora, this pretty, bright, elegant Condrieu is ideal for drinking over the coming 3-5 years.
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