Condrieu AC [kawn-DREE-yuh]
An appellation located near the village of Condrieu, south of Côte-Rôtie in France’s northern Rhône region. Condrieu AC produces only white wines made from Viognier. These dry, rich wines have a perceptible spiciness and aromas and flavors reminiscent of apricots, peaches, and pears. They’re very expensive because they’re quite good and difficult to find.
The New Wine Lovers Companion, 2nd Edition, by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst. Copyright © (1) 2003, 1995 by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst. Reprinted by arrangement with Barron's Educational Series, Inc.