Condrieu
white🍇 Rhône Valley
Viognier
Aromatic Viognier white wine, rare and sought-after.
The wine
On the steep pink-granite slopes above the Rhône, Condrieu is the most prestigious expression of viognier in France. Vines, on terraces supported by drystone walls, struggle to survive on these arid soils, hence a small production. The wine is unique: powerful, unctuous, with intoxicating aromas of apricot, white peach, violet, acacia blossom, honey and sometimes gunflint. Usually drunk within five years to enjoy its aromatic brilliance, top cuvées can surprise in cellar ten years or more. Condrieu calls for delicate pairings: shellfish, seared scallops, fine fish in creamy sauce, fresh goat cheeses and mild Asian cuisines.