Guigal Lieu-Dit St. Joseph Blanc 2005

Deep yellow.

"Thick" nose of honey, licorice and suave oak (I think).

Shows spicy pear, nut liqueur and earth in the mouth. Takes over the mouth, coating every surface with almond/hazelnut flavors on the finish. This stuff doesn't quit, although it seems to show more acid structure than the 2004.

This almost makes me think of red wine - which reminds me - Guigal apparently ferments some of his Condrieu on the skins for a short period. I wonder if he uses a similar approach on this wine.

$35