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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: fresh apricot, peach, lime blossom, white flowers, light ginger
Palate: vibrant stone fruit, floral lift, lightly creamy texture, fresh finish
Cuilleron's entry-level Condrieu, lighter in weight and more delicate than Les Chaillets. Ideal for early drinking, showing the appellation's floral character without heavy oak influence.
What it pairs with
- Grilled sea bass with fennel The wine's fresh floral character complements delicate fish and fennel preparations.More wines for sea bass →
- Asparagus with Hollandaise Classic Viognier and asparagus pairing with a lighter-style wine for easy occasions.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Mushroom risotto Medium-bodied white with earthy mineral notes pairs naturally with mushroom risotto.More wines for risotto →
With cheese
How to serve Condrieu La Petite Cote
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. Grilled sea bass with fennel, Asparagus with Hollandaise, Mushroom risotto. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
La Petite Cote is Cuilleron's approachable entry Condrieu, introduced to showcase the appellation's floral freshness without the old-vine concentration of Les Chaillets.
- 1992First vintage of La Petite Cote as Cuilleron's entry-level Condrieu
Facts
- Producer
- Yves Cuilleron · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Viognier (100%)
- Classification
- Condrieu AOC
- Oak
- 8 months in used French oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 35-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Condrieu La Petite Cote
What does Condrieu La Petite Cote taste like?
On the nose, fresh apricot, peach, lime blossom, white flowers, light ginger. On the palate, vibrant stone fruit, floral lift, lightly creamy texture, fresh finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium, floral and fresh finish. Cuilleron's entry-level Condrieu, lighter in weight and more delicate than Les Chaillets. Ideal for early drinking, showing the appellation's floral character without heavy oak influence.
When should I drink Condrieu La Petite Cote?
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 La Petite Cote?
Grilled sea bass with fennel is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Asparagus with Hollandaise and Mushroom risotto. The wine's fresh floral character complements delicate fish and fennel preparations.
What grapes are in Condrieu La Petite Cote?
The blend is Viognier (100%). The wine is classified as Condrieu AOC.
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