In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryVery Long, Exotic And Aromatic finish

What it pairs with

  • Seared scallops with vanilla butter
    The wine's tropical richness and exotic spice are amplified by the vanilla butter.
  • Foie gras with quince paste
    The wine's honey and stone fruit work with the sweet-savory contrast of foie gras.
  • Lobster with mango and coriander
    Tropical elements in the wine echo the mango and coriander in the lobster preparation.

History

Francois Villard left a career as a chef to found his domaine in 1991. His Condrieu wines quickly gained recognition for their intensity and terroir focus. Le Grand Vallon is his benchmark Condrieu.

  1. 1991 — Francois Villard founds the domaine; Le Grand Vallon is established as the flagship Condrieu

Facts

Producer
Domaine Francois Villard
Grapes
Viognier (100%)
Classification
Condrieu AOC
Oak
10 months in new and used French oak barrels
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 50-75 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1991
Organic
ECOCERT

Tags

dry full body medium acid medium term mood elegant mood fruity occasion dinner party occasion special old world organic pairs with foie gras pairs with shellfish pairs with white fish price premium single vineyard still white viognier
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