The wine region of Condrieu is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Yves Gangloff or the Domaine Georges Vernay produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Condrieu are Viognier, Mourvèdre and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Condrieu often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, papaya or acacia and sometimes also flavors of yellow apple, biscuits or lemon peel.
In the mouth of Condrieu is a powerful. We currently count 156 estates and châteaux in the of Condrieu, producing 261 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Condrieu go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese.
Is frost a bad thing? Yes; but it can have unexpected benefits. It can kill shoots, reducing yields, but it doesn’t necessarily affect quality. In cooler growing seasons, vines with fewer bunches can find it easier to ripen them. So given the inclement conditions that followed the frost in 2021, optimists might consider it advantageous that the crop load had been lightened. Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for top-scoring Côte-Rôtie & Condrieu 2021 wines See all 400 Rhône 2021 tas ...
As one of the largest wine making regions in the world, it is not surprising that the Rhône Valley is home to some exceptional wines and when it comes to deciding on which place to visit, you are spoilt for choice. If you’re thinking of taking a trip, we have listed a few of our favourite village/vineyard sites to help you have an unforgettable experience, while sampling the finest wines. Top vineyard sites for red wines The Southern Rhône produces a wide range of premium wines, with red ...
Northern Rhône 2021 overall vintage rating: 2.5/5 Consistently excellent white wines, but reds very mixed due to severe frost and a mild, rainy season. Some are weak and green, others very good in a fresh and structured style. ‘The style of 2021 is light, lean and fresh, with high acidity, low alcohol and strict tannins…but for many producers making red wines, 2021 will be a year best forgotten. For white wines, the opposite is true.’ Northern Rhône 2021 red wine of the vintage M Chapoutie ...
