Condrieu 2018 Clos Chanson - André Perret

Condrieu 2018 Clos Chanson - André Perret

TERROIR

Soil: granitic and clayey.

Exposure: a unique vineyard organised in terraces, south/south-east.

Average age of the vines: 50 years old.

Yield: about 35 hl/ha.

Grape variety: Viognier (single variety).

CULTIVATION PRACTICES

Cultivation method: traditional because it is entirely manual. No systematic treatment, but only when it is required.

Yield control: July/August: green harvest. Leaf thinning.

Fermentation: alcoholic and malolactic in barrels.

Aging: 12 months. Regular stirring and racking. Temperature and hygrometry control. It is then kept on lees for one year before bottling.

CHARACTERISTICS

This Condrieu, with its shiny golden colour, gives off a mixture of flavours of white acacia flowers and lime blossom, but also aromas of violets and yellow peaches. It is a supple wine on the palate with a fat and round balance between its tenderness, freshness and aromas.

TASTING

This wine can be enjoyed within 2 to 5 years of ageing at a temperature of around 12-14 degrees. It will go wonderfully with freshwater fish, pan-fried foie gras or lobster.