Domaine Georges Vernay Coteau de Vernon 2007

Pale gold. Expansive aromas of apricot, violet, smoked meat and minerals, with dusty talc and quinine adding focus. Manages to be deep and lively at once, with finely etched peach, apricot and pear flavors. Licorice and lemon thyme come up with air and carry through a long, impressively pure finish. This won't let go of the palate.

Continuing to prove these wine age gracefully, the 2007 Condrieu Coteaux du Vernon is still a lively, medium-gold color and has beautiful white peach, honeycomb, flowers, sauteed apricots and solid minerality on the nose. The only hint of its age is a touch of hazelnut and toast that emerges on the finish. Medium to full-bodied, elegant, classy and still fresh, it will continue evolve to pick up more minerality, nuttiness and honey as it ages. It's up to you if you prefer a more mature profile or like them with juicy, up-front fruit.