Condrieu 'Les Terrasses du Palat', Francois Villard, Rhone Valley, France 2023
Northern Rhone, France
Tasting Notes
Francois Villard Condrieu Les Terrasses du Palat 2023. Coming from Chavanay and Vérin, this wine is crafted from 100% Viognier grown on decomposed quartz granite soils. The 25-year-old vines produce a wine with delicate aromas of pear, apricot, and honey, offering a perfect balance of freshness and roundness.
Food Matches
Herb-crusted Roasted Chicken with Apricot-Ginger Glaze, Caramelised Fennel & Goat-Cheese Tart & Seared Scallops with Apricot & Saffron Cream
Wine Profile
Wine Type White Wine
Vintage 2023
Style Rich & Complex Whites
Country France
Region Northern Rhone
Grower Name Francois Villard
Grape Variety Viognier
ABV 13.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU CONDRIEULTDP23
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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