13% abv, Famille Boisset, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, tasted at domaine. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: root day.
Winemaking notes: 100% Viognier from the single vineyard, grapes are hand-harvested and the fermentation is conducted slow and cool. 40% of the cuvée is aged in French oak barrels with battônage for four months to add richness.
Tasting note: the Condrieu is pale gold in color with a clean nose of medium+ intensity with aromas of hawthorn, honeysuckle, orange blossom, satsuma, orange zest, apricot, honey, and vanilla. On the palate this wine is dry with medium acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium+ flavor intensity and a long finish with flavors of jasmine, orange blossom, green melon, white peach, green tea, vanilla, coconut shavings and beeswax. Drink now through 2027, this Viognier from the Northern Rhône Valley is very good: 9.5/10.