Chateau Grillet 2020

DECANTER: "With 10% new oak, it’s more noticeable here than on the Condrieu, but this should settle - the score assumes that it will. Rounded, with a touch of bubblegum to the jasmine and coconut notes. Distinctly more saline than the other two wines in the range. Its long finish is full of oak spice. With good concentration, it’s voluminous but not heavy and has less alcohol than in recent years, making for a nicely balanced vintage. Doesn't have the concentration and intensity of some recent vintages, but it’s a very drinkable vintage of Château-Grillet."

JAMES SUCKLING: "A powerful and concentrated viognier with a lot of mineral character. Stacks of ripe apricot are married to full fine tannins on the very well-balanced palate. Just a hint of vanilla oak. Long finish with delicate bitterness. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold."