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2010 Condrieu, Vertige, Domaine Cuilleron

Condrieu, Vertige, Domaine Cuilleron
Aptly named, the ‘Vertige’ is sourced from Yves’ oldest, highest and best parcel of vines in the prestigious commune of Vernon (think Vernay) at the north end of the appellation Aged for 18 months with lees stirring every month, the wine is a plush tapestry, rich and creamy but also finely woven with notes of iodine, slate and white pepper joining the more usual yellow fruit descriptions. Behind the cashmere softness a shaft of mineral acidity lends focus and definition.
Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer, February 2012

Our visit to Yves this year, despite its first-after-lunch graveyard slot, was one of the best of them all. Perhaps it was a fruit day! The wines were singing and Yves was composed and confident, clearly very happy with the vintage. For him the long ripening season of 2010, with its significant diurnal temperature variations, was the key to quality. The vigneron’s Grand Master chess skills were fully exercised in the decision of when to harvest… a tricky decision of course, each plot being different, but now, finally I understand the purpose of each of the many varied cuvées in the range and there appears to be some stability and a real sense of purpose in the winemaking….and not too much new oak now…..The enfant terrible has really come of age…

Domaine Yves Cuilleron

Condrieu, Vertige, Domaine Cuilleron
Product: 10964
Maturity: Drink 2013-2017 (Ready, but will keep)
Vintage: 2010
Origin: France » Rhône » Condrieu Map of the region
Producer: Domaine Yves Cuilleron
Grape Variety: Viognier
Style: Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, 14% alcohol
Eco Information: Organic in Conversion
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