Condrieu
There are now plantings of Viognier worldwide but this grape’s spiritual homeland is in Condrieu – where the finest Viogniers are produced. The appellation was created in 1940, and today over 40 growers make wines from just over 100 hectares of vineyards. The wines are dry with a wonderful floral nose of peaches, apricots, violets and pears, and quite alcoholic, with low-ish acidity. Condrieus are best enjoyed when young.
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Domaine Stephane Ogier,
Ready, but will improve,
Located in the hills above St Pierre-de-Bœuf, adjacent to Medieval Malleval, these Viognier vines skirt the southerly tip of Condrieu, but the wine does not lack for firm granitic grip; the apricot profile writ large, the grape’s naturally indulgent inclination held in check by subtle vinification which controls temperature but ensures that inherent exuberance is not undermined. Rich and long, for sure, an oil rather than a watercolour, but with incredible attention to detail. Drink 2019-2021.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
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Domaine Pierre Gaillard,
Ready, but will improve,
The grapes come from several vineyards in the southern part of the appellation. There is a richness of tangerine, peach and honey that drives through the core of the wine, but it is still very light on its feet. It has a very attractive floral lift and vibrancy, despite the warmth of the vintage. Drink now to 2025.
Fiona Hayes, Rhône Buyer
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For laying down,
From a plot right at the top of the hill, Rostaing has just over one hectare in Condrieu. Their Viognier flourishes on the granite soil, developing rich flavours while maintaining all-important acidity. A beautifully floral nose is framed by ripe apricot fruit. The wine sees no new oak, allowing a focus on the purity and complexity of flavour. The palate is cool and well-measured with a hint of ginger and a slight salinity on the long and concentrated finish. Drink now to 2024.
Oliver Barton, Buying Assistant
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Lush and peachy on the nose, this is a state-of-the-art Condrieu. Dense and peachy on the palate, with rich fruit, this is crisp, spicy and intense, while also being balanced and fine.
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager
As the name suggests, these are the highest and most precipitous of Yves’ vineyards, close indeed to the legendary Coteau de Vernon, and the source of a wine which is aged for longer than his other Condrieus. The result is fascinating, with almost contradictory notes of citrus fruit and honey broadening the spectrum provided by the other, more usual Condrieu descriptors.
Simon Field MW, Rhône Wine Buyer
Yves Cuilleron compares 2012 to 2011; for him the vintage has more concentration and power than its immediate forebear. His house philosophy, whether by accident or design, mirrors the current fashions for later harvests and the addition of a varying degree of stems. Both engender structure and complexity when treated with due respect. Given that there is not the remotest sign of the green on the one hand or the over-ripe on the other, we can infer conspicuous success in these wines.