Condrieu AOC, Saint-Joseph AOC, Cote-Rotie AOCViognier, Syrah, Marsanne, RoussanneFounded 1987ECOCERTCondrieu
Leading Condrieu domaine producing multiple single-vineyard Viognier bottlings alongside Cote-Rotie and Saint-Joseph.
Tasting: Open tasting room in Chavanay; appointment recommended
Signature wines: Condrieu Les Chaillets Vieilles Vignes, Condrieu La Petite Cote
Tip: Les Chaillets is the classic cuvee; Vertige is from the highest-altitude vineyards.
Condrieu AOC, Cote-Rotie AOCViognier, SyrahFounded 1953ECOCERTCondrieu
The domaine credited with saving Condrieu from near-extinction in the 1970s, now run by Christine Vernay with benchmark single-vineyard Viognier.
Tasting: Tasting room in Condrieu; open Monday to Saturday, appointments preferred
Signature wines: Condrieu Coteau de Vernon, Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire
Tip: Coteau de Vernon is the top cuvee, from the oldest vines on the Vernay holdings, with 8 to 15 year cellaring potential.
Condrieu AOC, Saint-Joseph AOCViognier, Syrah, MarsanneFounded 1984Condrieu
Andre Perret's Chavanay domaine, founded in 1984, produces Condrieu from the Coteau Chery lieu-dit on granite terraces above the village.
Tasting: By appointment at the domaine in Chavanay
Signature wines: Condrieu Coteau Chery, Condrieu Clos Chanson
Condrieu AOC, Saint-Joseph AOC, Cote-Rotie AOCViognier, Syrah, Marsanne, RoussanneFounded 1991ECOCERTCondrieu
Saint-Michel-sur-Rhone domaine producing ambitious Northern Rhone whites and reds with low-intervention and site-specific focus.
Tasting: Tastings by appointment at the domaine
Signature wines: Condrieu Le Grand Vallon, Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompee