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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium-Long, Floral And Fresh finish

What it pairs with

  • Steamed sea bream with fennel The wine's light floral texture pairs gently with steamed white fish and fennel.More wines for fish →
  • Goat cheese salad with apricot vinaigrette The wine's apricot notes echo the vinaigrette while the acidity cuts the goat cheese.More wines for lamb →
  • Mussels with cream and tarragon Mineral Viognier and cream-sauced mussels are a natural pairing.More wines for mussels →

With cheese

Rigotte de Condrieu Our pick INAO says the cheese goes particularly well with the white wines of the neighbouring Condrieu appellation, and the two appellations share a festival every 1 May. Viognier's floral richness meets the firm, smooth paste with its hazelnut and forest-floor notes.

How to serve Condrieu Clos Chanson

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Steamed sea bream with fennel, Goat cheese salad with apricot vinaigrette, Mussels with cream and tarragon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Clos Chanson is a small enclosed vineyard parcel producing a slightly more restrained expression of Condrieu than the Coteau Chery site, vinified as a fresh, floral single-vineyard bottling.

  1. 1990First vintage of Clos Chanson as a separate single-vineyard Condrieu

Facts

Producer
Andre Perret · visiting guide
Grapes
Viognier (100%)
Classification
Condrieu AOC
Oak
7 months in used French oak barrels
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 40-60 at retail
Drinking window
1-6 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Condrieu Clos Chanson

What does Condrieu Clos Chanson taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium-long, floral and fresh finish.

When should I drink Condrieu Clos Chanson?

Drink 1-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Condrieu Clos Chanson?

Steamed sea bream with fennel is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Goat cheese salad with apricot vinaigrette and Mussels with cream and tarragon. The wine's light floral texture pairs gently with steamed white fish and fennel.

What grapes are in Condrieu Clos Chanson?

The blend is Viognier (100%). The wine is classified as Condrieu AOC.

Tags

dry medium acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion dinner party old world pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese pairs with white fish price premium single vineyard still white viognier

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