Condrieu 'Les Terrasses du Palat', Francois Villard, Rhone Valley, France 2018
Northern Rhone, France
Tasting Notes
100% Viognier from seven different parcels in Chavanay, with decomposed granite and quartz terroir. Twenty-five-year-old vines. Fermented with native yeasts & aged for eleven months in oak this is delicate and finessed, with plenty of texture and fragrance. Lovely.
Food Matches
Poultry, Roast Pork & Seafood
Wine Profile
Wine Type White Wine
Vintage 2018
Style Rich & Complex Whites
Country France
Region Northern Rhone
Grower Name Francois Villard
Grape Variety Viognier
ABV 14.00%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU CONDRIEULTDP18
Grower
Francois Villard
Overlooking the Rhône River, the Domaine François Villard is situated in Saint-Michel-Sur-Rhône, in the north of the Rhône Valley.François Villard did not start out to be a wine maker. At first, he worked in the restaurant business as a chef. Having a real passion for wine and after some decisive meeting, François decided to start a… Read More
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Viognier
Viognier is one of the world's most fashionable white grape varieties, mainly due to its association with Condrieu and other regions in the increasingly fashionable Rhone Valley. It thrives in warm climates and is able to withstand drought well, hence its popularity in the Rhône and other parts of Southern France.The wines it produces are typically high in colour… Read More
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