Condrieu is an appellation of Rhone Valley, France.
Viognier is the grape to know here.
The ground underneath is chalk, flint and mica.
The climate is continental.
The vineyards themselves read as east-facing, riverside and slopes.
Dry white wine and sweet white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich.
Names to look for on a shelf: Domaine Georges Vernay, Domaine Jamet, Domaine Yves et Mathilde Gangloff and E. Guigal.
At the table these bottles work with rigotte de condrieu cheese, seafood, grilled chicken and asian dishes.
Serve at 8 to 10°C.
Keeps for 2 to 5 years.
In the glass.
Sweet white: Rich.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Andre Perret Condrieu Coteau du Chery, Rhone, France
- Cave Yves Cuilleron Condrieu La Petite Cote, Rhone, France
- Cave Yves Cuilleron Condrieu Les Chaillets, Rhone, France
- Chateau de Saint Cosme Condrieu, Rhone, France
- Chateau Grillet Condrieu La Carthery, Rhone, France
- Domaine G&J Bott Condrieu, Rhone, France
- Domaine Georges Vernay Condrieu Coteau de Vernon, Rhone, France
- Domaine Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Chaillees de l'Enfer, Rhone, France
At the table.
- Rigotte de Condrieu cheese
- seafood
- grilled chicken
- Asian dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 8 to 10°C.
- Keeps for 2 to 5 years.
Nearby regions.
Condrieu: common questions
01.What grapes is Condrieu known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Condrieu make?+
03.Where is Condrieu?+
04.What food goes with Condrieu wine?+
05.How long does Condrieu wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Rhone Valley guide.