Rhone Valley
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhone Valley
Vintage: 2019
Name: AOP Condrieu
Grape variety: 100% Viognier
Alcohol: 14 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
A Selection Committee Favorite rated 94/100
Wine:
Rated 94/100 by our Selection Committee, the 2019 White Condrieu has a perfect and very pure nose that has nice aromas of ripe fruit, white flowers, bergamot and peach that can also be found in the very elegant palate. A model of Condrieu wines!Vinification:
Hand harvested, direct pressing of whole grapes and cold settling.Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, in oak barrels (new and 1 to 3 wines), on fine lees, with regular stirring.
Aged for 10 months.
Color:
Pale gold with golden and brilliant reflections.Nose:
Pure and fresh, marked by notes of bergamot and peach skin.Palate:
Delicate and refined this wine has nuanced aromas of white flowers and fruit.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Aperitif, Thai cuisine, wok shrimp, oven-roasted lobster and fish mousseline.Cellar aging:
From now until 2025Newcomer in the Northern Rhone Valley, Jean-François Jacouton is already making a name for himself with his vibrant and sappid wines. A discreet winemaker whose reputation is slowly building and rising to the top of mind for wine professionals and international critics… His straightforward, balanced and elegant wines are a true delight, and we were immediately convinced of his incredible potential!