M.Chapoutier Condrieu 2004

I have neglected getting some Condrieu for quite a while, as is a little pricey, so decided to grab some for our pre-dinner drinks. Opened very coyly, but slowly revealed aromas of apricot, stalk, tropicals, minerals and soft spice. On the palate it was quite elegant, with superb balance of acid, fruit and minerals, all discreetly playing off each other. Again this confirms my love and respect for Condrieu, and while this seemed a fairly basic example, it still suggests to me that the white wines from this appellation are quite superb.
50+4+13+18+8 = 93/100