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.
Tasting the 2020 Côte-Rôties reminded me of the 2016s – while some are on the light side, the wines are ripe with a fine tannic frame. They are noticeably more slender and less potent than the previous few vintages and will drink well straight away. Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for the Côte-Rôtie & Condrieu 2020 top-scoring wines {"content":"PHA+U3TDqXBoYW5lIE9naWVyIGJlbGlldmVzIHRoZSBjb29sIG5pZ2h0cyB3ZXJlIGFuIGltcG9ydGFudCBmYWN0b3IgaW4gdGhlIGZyZXNoZXIgc3R5bGUgb2Ygd ...
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 ...
We are excited to announce the first of Decanter’s Wine Experiences, a series of carefully curated wine trips hosted by our regional wine specialists. Each trip is a carefully tailored once-in-a-lifetime experience that will grant guests access to the best vineyards, restaurants and wine experts of the region. Starting with a trip to the Rhône valley, Matt Walls will be hosting the first Decanter Wine Experience, imparting his knowledge of the region which he has honed over the years while rep ...
