2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Viognier
Region Condrieu
Soil Biotite (granitic sand) and rocks
Orientation Southeast
Sites Le Tinal
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Pièces (barrels)
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing With Light Settling
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Planted at 8,000 vines/ha and cultivated with an environmentally respectful, sustainable approach. After whole-grape pressing and light settling, the must was transferred immediately to pièces. The wine was matured on its lees in reduction, without racking, with lees stirring and without SO2 during the 14-month élevage.
Tasting Notes Sunny, unctuous and fresh; fine fruit and floral notes; sappy and savory palate; attractive bitterness and tension; mineral character expected with age.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Viognier
Drinking Window 2025-2029
Region Condrieu
Soil Biotite (granitic sand) and rocks
Orientation Southeast
Sites Le Tinal
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Pièces (barrels)
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing With Light Settling
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Serving Temperature 10°C · 50°F
Production Details Planted at 8,000 vines/ha and cultivated with an environmentally respectful, sustainable approach. After whole-grape pressing and light settling, the must was transferred immediately to pièces. The wine was matured on its lees in reduction, without racking, with lees stirring and without SO2 during the 13-month élevage.
Tasting Notes Sunny, unctuous and fresh; apricot, peach and fine floral notes; sappy and savory palate; attractive bitterness and tension; mineral character expected with age.
Food Pairing Pork, poultry, oily fish such as salmon or tuna, aged cheeses and cured meats; specifically grilled salmon with dill sauce.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Viognier
Drinking Window 2021-2026
Region Condrieu
Soil Biotite (granitic sand) and rocks
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Sites Le Tinal
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Pièces (barrels)
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing With Light Settling
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Planted at 8,000 vines/ha and cultivated with an environmentally respectful, sustainable approach. After whole-grape pressing and light settling, the must was transferred immediately to pièces. The wine was matured on its lees in reduction, without racking, with lees stirring and without SO2 during the 13-month élevage.
Tasting Notes Sunny, generous and fresh; apricot, pear and fine floral notes; ample, straight and savory palate; attractive bitterness and tension; mineral character expected with age.
Producer Information
Website
Address
12, rue de Chaumergy, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 80 25 91 00
Owner
Philippe Pacalet
Cellarmaster
Philippe Pacalet