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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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

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.More wines for scallops →
  • Foie gras with quince paste The wine's honey and stone fruit work with the sweet-savory contrast of foie gras.More wines for foie gras →
  • Lobster with mango and coriander Tropical elements in the wine echo the mango and coriander in the lobster preparation.More wines for lobster →

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 Le Grand Vallon

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Seared scallops with vanilla butter, Foie gras with quince paste, Lobster with mango and coriander. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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

Facts

Producer
Domaine Francois Villard · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Condrieu Le Grand Vallon

What does Condrieu Le Grand Vallon taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a very long, exotic and aromatic finish.

When should I drink Condrieu Le Grand Vallon?

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 Le Grand Vallon?

Seared scallops with vanilla butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Foie gras with quince paste and Lobster with mango and coriander. The wine's tropical richness and exotic spice are amplified by the vanilla butter.

What grapes are in Condrieu Le Grand Vallon?

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

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