Francois Villard Condrieu Les Terrasses du Palat 2021 (750ml)

François Villard's Condrieu Les Terrasses du Palat is a 2021 white from the northern Rhône, made entirely from Viognier. Condrieu sits on steep, granite-based slopes above the river, and the appellation is built on Viognier's ability to express mineral depth and aromatic intensity in this precise terroir.

Viognier from this region tends toward richness without heaviness, with stone fruit, white flowers, and a textural quality that feels almost honeyed on the palate. The wine drinks well now, though Condrieu can age gracefully for several years if you prefer to wait.