In the glass
What it pairs with
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Pan-seared foie gras
The appellation's classic pairing; the wine's honey and stone fruit lift foie gras. -
Crab bisque with cream
The wine's aromatic intensity and creaminess are amplified by rich shellfish soup. -
Roasted white asparagus with truffle oil
Coteau Chery's depth and floral character elevate asparagus and truffle.
How to serve Condrieu Coteau Chery
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pan-seared foie gras, Crab bisque with cream, Roasted white asparagus with truffle oil. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Andre Perret founded his domaine in 1984 specifically to work the Coteau Chery, a Condrieu historic lieu-dit. The wine is from granite terraces above Chavanay.
- 1984 — Andre Perret founds the domaine, focusing on the Coteau Chery as the flagship
Facts
- Producer
- Andre Perret
- Grapes
- Viognier (100%)
- Classification
- Condrieu AOC
- Oak
- 8 months in used French oak barrels
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 45-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1984
Frequently asked about Condrieu Coteau Chery
What does Condrieu Coteau Chery taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long, honeyed and floral finish.
When should I drink Condrieu Coteau Chery?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Condrieu Coteau Chery?
Pan-seared foie gras is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Crab bisque with cream and Roasted white asparagus with truffle oil. The appellation's classic pairing; the wine's honey and stone fruit lift foie gras.
What grapes are in Condrieu Coteau Chery?
The blend is Viognier (100%). The wine is classified as Condrieu AOC.