2017 was a fraught year for volumes in Condrieu, as 40% was lost due to coulure and drought. 100% Viognier, from four plots in Condrieu: Paton, Chanson, La Côte and Vernon. The latter, a new addition last year, is famous for its high acidity and loess soils and represents half of the blend. 45 year-old vines. Apricot, peaches and yellow flower aromatics on the nose. The palate retains a wonderful core of fresh acidity, around which sits a cushion of ripe stone fruit. The body is viscous yet lithe – a sense of volume with freshness. Aged for 10 months in new and one year-old barrels.
- Viognier
- ABV 13.5%
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2020 - 2024 - Cork
- Dry
- Unknown
Exclusive Producer
Tardieu-Laurent
Michel Tardieu is a micro négociant-éleveur, based in Lourmarin, Provence, producing wines from the Northern and Southern Rhone.
Region
Rhône
The Rhône wine region comprises two discrete vineyard areas whose landscapes, soils, climates and even grapes vary significantly, resulting in distinctly different wine styles.