Yves Cuilleron, Les Vignes d’à Côté Viognier, 2018

Has that unmistakable scent of northern Rhône Viognier: pounded almonds and fuzzy apricot skins. It’s remarkably broad, even fat, on the palate, with an oily texture. It’s partly matured in barriques, which no doubt contributes to this opulence. Not as refined as a Condrieu, but speaks the same dialect.