Francois Villard, Condrieu Poncins Vintage:2009 Exuberantly pinot-like aromas include those

Exuberantly pinot-like aromas include those of both red and blue fruit

There is enough reduction to prevent a proper assessment of the nose

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

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

Francois Villard, Condrieu Poncins Vintage:2009 Exuberantly pinot-like aromas include thoseSweet 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)