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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 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
What it pairs with
- Asparagus with vinaigrette The wine's floral freshness pairs gently with spring asparagus.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Grilled chicken with lemon and herbs Light, floral Viognier and herb-roasted chicken are a natural combination.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Fresh goat cheese The wine's delicate floral aromatics complement fresh chevre.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
How to serve Condrieu
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. Asparagus with vinaigrette, Grilled chicken with lemon and herbs, Fresh goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Faury family began producing Condrieu in 1985 from their Chavanay parcels. The wine represents an accessible entry into the appellation's floral Viognier character.
- 1985First vintage of Faury Condrieu from Chavanay parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Faury · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Viognier (100%)
- Classification
- Condrieu AOC
- Oak
- 7 months in used French oak barrels
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 30-45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Condrieu
What does Condrieu taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium, floral and peachy finish.
When should I drink Condrieu?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Condrieu?
Asparagus with vinaigrette is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled chicken with lemon and herbs and Fresh goat cheese. The wine's floral freshness pairs gently with spring asparagus.
What grapes are in Condrieu?
The blend is Viognier (100%). The wine is classified as Condrieu AOC.
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