Francois Villard, Condrieu Poncins Vintage:2009 This is terrific and I

This is terrific and I really like the mouth feel and this is also highly recommended

I was blown away by the multiple layers of silky

Big and youthful

There is very good energy to the relatively refined medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a moderately austere and slightly rustic finale that offers fine length

Angelo Gaja describes 2009 as a year with a lot of rain until June

Francois Villard, Condrieu Poncins Vintage:2009 This is terrific and ISweet orange and ripe apricot aroma. Deliciously fragrant. Intense almond kernel and apricot on the palate, with just the right edge of bitter freshness to balance the creamy rich texture. Very complete and surprisingly fresh. (JH)