Condrieu AOC (France)

Condrieu is a French AOC from the Northern Rhône Valley.

This appellation produces only white wines made of Viognier grapes.

Typical Flavors


Mango
Mango		 Apricot
Apricot		 Peach
Peach		 Pear
Pear

Violets
Violets		 Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle		 Gingerbread
Gingerbread		 Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts

Yellow fruits such Mango, Apricot, Pear and Peach are typical Condrieu flavors.

Perfume notes of Spring Flowers, Musk, Spices and Nuts.

Profile

Condrieu is aromatic, fat, fruity, and floral:

SUGARDry
BODYMedium to Full
FRUITMedium Plus
ACIDITYMedium - Low
Serving temperature:
10-12°C (50-54°F)

Food Pairing


Rich Seafood
Seafood		 Lobster
Lobster		 Quiche
Quiche		 Fish Soup
Creamy
Fish Soup

Risotto
Creamy Risotto		 Smocked Salmon
Smocked Salmon		 Chili
Asian Curries		 Pesto
Pesto
Chicken
Chicken		 Pork
Pork		 Veal
Veal		 Cheese
Cheese

Condrieu loves creamy dishes.

The aromatic and fruity nature pairs well with spicy Asian Curries.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Creamy Seafood. Lobster. Crab. Fish.
Creamy Chicken or Turkey. Coronation Chicken.
Creamy Curries. Kormas.
Creamy Tai Cuisine. Pad Thai.
Tagines with Apricot. Ginger. Saffron. Coconut.
Sweet Potatoes. Butternut Squash. Sweet Root Vegetables.

Cheese:
Mild Cheddar. Chaumes. Double Glouchester
Gouda. Manchego. Monterey Jack.
Brie. Camambert.

Local Specialities:
Rigotte de Condrieu (Goat Cheese).
Picodon de la Drôme (Goat Cheese).

About Condrieu

The craddle of Viognier grapes is the village of Condrieu.

The steep slopes and terraces of Condrieu AOC are located on the right bank of the Rhône river.

The AOC in northern Côtes-du-Rhône has a cool climate with cold, wet winters and hot summers.

The vinyards are planted facing south. The orientation and the rocky soils help to store heat.

Viognier grape variety loves gneiss terroirs and the steep granitic slopes contained by terraces and walls.

Condrieu is characterized by perfume, body and silky mouth feel.

About AOC

The appellation is small, only 200 ha of vineyards and includes 7 communes in the Rhône, Loire and Ardèche départements.

They are Condrieu, St Michel sur Rhône, Vérin, Chavanay, Saint Pierre de Boeuf, Malleval and Limony.

Why is Condrieu AOC expansive?