Older Condrieu Question

I've been saving a 1996 Cuilleron (La Cote) Condrieu as a science project. Well, truthfully it is just another victim of cellar disorganization. Recognizing that most subscribe to the Viognier drink 'em young school of thought, I'm curious on what this wine will be like. Any experiences/thoughts to share?
(I'm not likely to post a note in the near future as I suspect the wine may still be a tad young...TPFIC).
BP

I've been saving a 1996 Cuilleron (La Cote) Condrieu as a science project. Well, truthfully it is just another victim of cellar disorganization. Recognizing that most subscribe to the Viognier drink 'em young school of thought, I'm curious on what this wine will be like. Any experiences/thoughts to share?
(I'm not likely to post a note in the near future as I suspect the wine may still be a tad young...TPFIC).
BP

Contrary to popular sentiment, winemakers in Condrieu say that a well-made Condrieu can age gracefully. I forget which of Cuilleron's Condrieus see new oak, but if La Cote ain't one of 'em it stands a decent chance of being interesting (and maybe even if it does see new oak).

Mark Lipton

Contrary to popular sentiment, winemakers in Condrieu say that a well-made Condrieu can age gracefully. I forget which of Cuilleron's Condrieus see new oak, but if La Cote ain't one of 'em it stands a decent chance of being interesting (and maybe even if it does see new oak).
Mark Lipton

Mark,
Thanks for the encouraging report as believe this is the unlumbered version. Perhaps I'll save this bottle until the the upcoming, but unplanned for as yet, spring tasting event at Casa Paumen and we'll see if you are right.
'Winger
BTW, is Mark your real name?

Mark,
Thanks for the encouraging report as believe this is the unlumbered version. Perhaps I'll save this bottle until the the upcoming, but unplanned for as yet, spring tasting event at Casa Paumen and we'll see if you are right.
'Winger
BTW, is Mark your real name?

???? Sure thought it was. Guess I'll have to check with my mother the next time I talk to her...

NotMark Lipton

Our wine group had a tasting of Condrieu a few years back with some being 15-20 years old.
The group split on the young and old - with the mid-range (5-10 years) being less liked by everybody.
The older wines took on a more Semillon style- richer and rounder mourth feel. Don't recall if any were oaked though.

Our wine group had a tasting of Condrieu a few years back with some being 15-20 years old.
The group split on the young and old - with the mid-range (5-10 years) being less liked by everybody.
The older wines took on a more Semillon style- richer and rounder mourth feel. Don't recall if any were oaked though.

Alan,
Thanks for the data point. Very interesting and helpful. Seems there might be some hope for this orphan bottle afterall.
BP