Condrieu
The exceptional Rhone Valley white wine
The Viognier grape variety produces white wines which reveal both violet and yellow fruit aromas. The complexity of the aromas can be savoured early on as these wines can be served young. The Condrieu vineyards are planted on the narrow terraces situated on the steep slopes of the Rhone Valley. Over the years, the Condrieu appellation has become highly recommended throughout the world for its fine, white wines.
AOP Condrieu « Caresse »*
Surface of production : approximately 0.30 hectares
Soil : south-facing, granite slopes
Grape variety: Viognier
Plantation density : 10,000 vine-stocks per hectares
Age of vines : an average of 45 years old
Yield: 35 hl/ha
Barrel aging : 50 % new oak barrels and 50 % one-year old oak barrels
*Caress- this name reveals the fineness of this delicate wine which comes from just one single vineyard plot
AOP Condrieu
Surface of production: approximately 4.90 hectares
Soil : south-facing granite slopes, south-east facing granite terraces, little soil approximately 50 to 75 cm
Grape variety : Viognier
Plantation density : 10,000 vine-stocks per hectares
Age of viness : 3 to 60 years
Yield : 37 hl/ha
Harvest : hand-picked
Barrel aging : 30 % new oak barrels and 50 % one-year old oak barrels
AOP Condrieu «Cuvée Patience »
This cuvée is a sweet wine which comes from a late harvest, it is only produced when the vintage year is satisfactory.
Surface of production: variable
Soil : south-facing granite slopes, south-east facing granite terraces, little soil approximately 50 to 75 cm
Grape variety : Viognier
Plantation density : 10,000 vine-stocks per hectares
Age of vines : an average of 20 years old
Yield : 20 hl/ha
Harvest: hand-picked