In the glass
What it pairs with
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Steamed sea bream with fennel
The wine's light floral texture pairs gently with steamed white fish and fennel. -
Goat cheese salad with apricot vinaigrette
The wine's apricot notes echo the vinaigrette while the acidity cuts the goat cheese. -
Mussels with cream and tarragon
Mineral Viognier and cream-sauced mussels are a natural pairing.
How to serve Condrieu Clos Chanson
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1990 — First vintage of Clos Chanson as a separate single-vineyard Condrieu
Facts
- Producer
- Andre Perret
- 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.