Les Vins de Vienne - Condrieu - La Chambée Blanc 2009

Wine:

Condrieu La Chambée 2009 confirms that, in a wine growing context that is now worldwide, there is no other terroir that expresses the Viognier so well. This wine literally explodes with aromas. It possesses the opulence of its vintage and the fine expression of its grape variety, the delicious notes of the apricot and the delicacy of the wild peach. HUGE!

Vinification:

The harvests are not de-stalked or crushed, the press is filled via gravity. Fermentations and vinification at low temperature in wooden vats using natural yeasts. Aging on the lees, in French oak vats for 9 months.

Color:

Golden yellow, sparkling colour

Nose:

Wonderful explosion of aromas, rare intensity on the nose, apricot and white fruit aromas.

Palate:

Opulent and graceful on the palate, the build remains fine and elegant, apricot and wild peach notes.

Temperature:

Serve between 12 and 14°C.

Food and wine pairing:

As an aperitif, scambled eggs with truffles, delicate fish.

Cellar aging:

Enjoy up to and including 2015

The history of Vienne wines started in 1996, when Yves Cuilleron, Pierre Gaillard and François Villard decided to replant some vines in the ancient Seyssuel vineyard area, on the left bank of the Rhône, upstream from Vienne. Under the Sotanum brand, the wine, sold as "vin de pays des collines rhodaniennes" was an immediate hit. The venture took a radical turn from 2002, with the arrival of Pierre Jean Villa. The Vienne wines now come from 18 hectares of vineyard property.