The 2010 Condrieu Les Ceps du Nebadon exhibits more tropical fruit as well as an exuberant, exotic personality. Both are fabulous examples of full-bodied, flamboyant Condrieus that should be consumed in their first 2-4 years of life. I have always enjoyed Alain Paret's concentrated, full-bodied St.-Josephs, which never shortchange on richness, intensity or aging potential. All three of these 2009s will benefit from another 2-3 years of cellaring, which is somewhat unusual for this vintage. They possess major extraction, full-bodied personalities and plenty of density and richness.Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083

The 2000 Condrieu Les Ceps du Nebadon reveals a tell-tale peach/apricot-scented perfume, delicious, nicely-textured, fleshy flavors, excellent purity, and oodles of fruit. This classic Condrieu fruit bomb requires consumption during its first 1-2 years of life. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083