France

Condrieu

Full

Cork

White

The nose is subtle and quite introspective, with jasmine and iodine notes. It’s medium-bodied, not heavy at all, and fresh on the palate, with good tension. Well balanced despite the low acidity, with a saline finish. An interesting expression, with more flowers and salt than peach. Has the classic strict, less fruity style of Condrieu typically associated with the Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône commune. There’s no huge length, but there’s good balance. Made with their oldest Viognier vines (planted in 1978) and all worked organically, this is only produced in the best years. The vineyard is east facing, at fairly high altitude, on decomposed granite soils. All matured in foudres, and malolactic fermentation was completed. Just 600 bottles produced.

Viognier

Vignobles Chirat, Sous l'Eglise, Condrieu, Rhône, France, 2020

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The nose is subtle and quite introspective, with jasmine and iodine notes. It’s medium-bodied, not heavy at all, and fresh on th

Vignobles Chirat, Sous l'Eglise, Condrieu, Rhône, France 2020

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