The gorgeous 1998 Condrieu reveals no signs of oxidation or fatigue. It exhibits plenty of dried apricot, honeysuckle, and peach notes in its full-bodied, viscous personality. Drink it over the next year.
A Patrick Lesec Selection, various American importers, including Adventures in Wine, Daly City, CA; tel. (415) 467-0130, Atlantic Importing Co., Newton, MA; tel. (617) 965-2933, Fine Vines LLC, Maywood, IL; tel. (708) 343-5901, Stacole Imports, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 998-0029, and New Castle Imports, Myrtle Beach, SC; tel. (843) 497-8625