Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $85.78Original CHF 70.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Viognier 100%
Drinking Window Cellaring potential: 15 years
Classification Condrieu AOC
Region Condrieu
Soil Micaceous and quartz-rich granite
Orientation South
Vineyard Yield 41 hL/ha
Sites Deponcins 60%; Grand Vallon 40%
Vine Age 50
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method Direct Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Bottling Date March 2025
Production Volume 1,900 bottles
Bottles1,900
Production Details Low-temperature barrel fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Élevage totaled 18 months: 12 months on fine lees in barrels, 30% new, followed by 6 months in stainless-steel tanks.
Certifications Agriculture Biologique (AB)
Tasting Notes Elegant and complex; rounded and delicate palate, fine lemon notes, and vibrant freshness.
Food Pairing Provençal-style sea bream; cold asparagus with mousseline sauce; salmon paupiettes; lemon tart.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Viognier 100%
Classification Condrieu
Region Condrieu
Soil Granite
Orientation South
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Closure Cork
Production Volume 1,800 bottles
Bottles1,800
Production Details Bowler describes a barrel selection from the oldest vines in the Poncins vineyard, aged ten months on lees without racking in 30% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Vinous, January 2025: honeysuckle, spring blossom, lemon flesh, apricot, white peach, jasmine and cedar; full-bodied, intense, long and refined.
Critics Ratings 94
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Viognier 100%
Drinking Window Peak around 10 years after the vintage; approximate cellaring potential of 15 years
Classification Condrieu AOC
Region Condrieu
Soil Micaceous granite on narrow, Steep terraces
Vine Age 50
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Direct Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types Oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Fruit came from the Poncins lieu-dit in Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône. After direct pressing, the must was rapidly chilled and gross solids settled before indigenous-yeast alcoholic fermentation in oak. Élevage lasted 10–16 months in barrels, approximately 30% new and 70% three-to-five-year-old, without racking on fine lees; regular bâtonnage continued for 6 months. An additional 4–7 months in stainless steel could supplement maturation. The cuvée was assembled from barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 10–13°C.
Tasting Notes Bright straw-gold; white flowers, candied citrus, lemon zest, exotic fruit, honey and subtle vanilla; rounded and generous yet fresh and precise, with balanced richness, minerality and a long finish.
Food Pairing Provençal-style sea bream, salmon roulades, cold asparagus with mousseline sauce, fine white fish, buttered shellfish, poultry in cream sauce, foie gras, or citrus desserts such as lemon tart.
Critics Ratings 94
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $85.78Original CHF 70.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $85.78Original CHF 70.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
330 Route du Réseau Ange, 42410 Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône, France
Phone
+33 (0)4.74.56.83.60
Owner
François Villard
Cellarmaster
François Villard