Winery Dominique BourrinLes 2 Fils Condrieu
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The Les 2 Fils Condrieu of the Winery Dominique Bourrin is in the top 0 of wines of Condrieu.
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Discover the grape variety: Jaoumet
Its origin is uncertain, but it is thought to have been introduced into the Agly valley by a Trappist monk in the mid-19th century. Jaoumet is practically unknown in other French table grape-producing regions, although it is listed in the Official Catalogue of Table Grape Varieties, list A1.
Informations about the Winery Dominique Bourrin
The Winery Dominique Bourrin is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Condrieu to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Condrieu
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.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
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The word of the wine: Confit
Said of red wines that offer a very ripe nose of red and black fruits reminiscent of jam. On the palate, these aromas are dominant, the wine is very fleshy and round, and leaves an impression of sweetness on the finish that weighs it down.
