Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $51.90Original CHF 42.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Viognier
Drinking Window 15 years of cellaring potential
Region Condrieu
Soil Quartzite granite and loess
Orientation East To Southeast
Vineyard Yield 46 hL/ha
Sites Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf (lieu-dit Le Grand Val) and Arcoules
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method Direct Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Bottling Date March 2025
Production Volume 11,870 bottles
Bottles11,870
Production Details Planting density is 7,000 vines/ha with Guyot simple pruning. Direct-pressed juice was fermented in barrels at low temperature with indigenous yeasts and stirred weekly for six months. The producer reports an 18-month élevage: 12 months on fine lees in barrels, 10% new, followed by six months in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes Delicate violet and acacia aromas; fine salinity, generous ripeness and unexpected freshness on the palate.
Food Pairing Scallop toast, langoustine ravioli and Rigotte de Condrieu.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Viognier
Drinking Window 2024–2034
Region Condrieu
Soil Granite, Quartz and loess
Vineyard Yield 13 hL/ha
Sites Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Fermented and matured in oak barrels, comprising 25% new barrels and 75% barrels aged three to four years. The stated serving range is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Light gold; abundant fruit and energy, with white flowers, peach, apricot and minerality; rich and full, balanced by fine acidity and fruit.
Food Pairing Lobster, poultry or as an aperitif.
Sources: vojacek.nl ↗ · Compare this vintage
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Viognier
Drinking Window 12 years of cellaring potential
Region Condrieu
Soil Quartzite granite and loess
Orientation East To Southeast
Vineyard Yield 44 hL/ha
Sites Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf
Vine Age 20
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method Direct Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Production Volume 7,500 bottles
Bottles7,500
Production Details Planting density was 7,000 vines/ha with Guyot simple pruning. The wine underwent low-temperature barrel fermentation with indigenous yeasts and weekly bâtonnage for six months, followed by 11 months on lees without racking; 35% of the barrels were new and 65% were three- to four-year-old barrels.
Tasting Notes Ample, with a balanced palate and retained freshness.
Critics Ratings 16.5/20 — Guide RVF des Meilleurs Vins de France 2018
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $51.90Original CHF 42.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $51.90Original CHF 42.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $51.90Original CHF 42.90 | 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