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Domaine Cazal-Viel Viognier 1999
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Domaine Cazal-Viel Viognier (VdP d'Oc) 1999: Lots of sweet tropical fruit salad on the nose at first, but
with a little air it develops classic Viognier aromas of pine kernels and apricots, with a
subtle seam of lanolin and spicy, honeyed, buttery new oak. Lots of soft white fruits on the
palate, with more spice and honey, but with a sensible, if somewhat rich and glycerine-like
texture. It has fairly low acidity, but carries it's 13% alcohol well - in fact it is barely
noticeable. There is just a hint of nutty oxidation in the background, but rather than
spoil the wine this adds a savoury complexity. This is good stuff, but compared to Condrieu at
four times the price it is also a bargain. 16/20 (31/8/01)

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