Condrieu Coteau de Chery by M. Chapoutier

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong, Tropical And Spiced finish

Aroma: apricot, mango, white flowers, honeysuckle, ginger

Palate: rich tropical stone fruit, floral complexity, creamy texture, spice, long aromatic finish

Chapoutier's single-vineyard Condrieu from the historic Coteau de Chery lieu-dit. Biodynamically farmed Viognier with tropical aromatics and good depth.

What it pairs with

Seared scallops with mango and coriander
The wine's tropical mango character echoes the fruit in the scallop preparation.
Foie gras terrine with fig chutney
The wine's opulent fruit and honey profile matches foie gras richness.
Spiced Moroccan chicken pastilla
The wine's ginger and spice notes resonate with Moroccan spicing on chicken.

How to serve Condrieu Coteau de 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. Seared scallops with mango and coriander, Foie gras terrine with fig chutney, Spiced Moroccan chicken pastilla. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Coteau de Chery is a specific amphitheatre-shaped site in Condrieu that concentrates Viognier's aromatics through exceptional sun exposure and granite soils. Chapoutier added it to their single-vineyard range in 1997.

1997: First vintage of Coteau de Chery from Chapoutier's biodynamic Condrieu parcels

Facts

Producer: M. Chapoutier · visiting guide
Grapes: Viognier (100%)
Classification: Condrieu AOC
Oak: 8 months in new and used French oak barrels
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 55-80 at retail
Drinking window: 2-7 from vintage
First vintage: 1997
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ECOCERT

Frequently asked about Condrieu Coteau de Chery

What does Condrieu Coteau de Chery taste like?

On the nose, apricot, mango, white flowers, honeysuckle, ginger. On the palate, rich tropical stone fruit, floral complexity, creamy texture, spice, long aromatic finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long, tropical and spiced finish. Chapoutier's single-vineyard Condrieu from the historic Coteau de Chery lieu-dit. Biodynamically farmed Viognier with tropical aromatics and good depth.

When should I drink Condrieu Coteau de Chery?

Drink 2-7 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 de Chery?

Seared scallops with mango and coriander is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Foie gras terrine with fig chutney and Spiced Moroccan chicken pastilla. The wine's tropical mango character echoes the fruit in the scallop preparation.

What grapes are in Condrieu Coteau de Chery?

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

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