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
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Grilled sea bass with fennel
The wine's fresh floral character complements delicate fish and fennel preparations. -
Asparagus with Hollandaise
Classic Viognier and asparagus pairing with a lighter-style wine for easy occasions. -
Mushroom risotto
Medium-bodied white with earthy mineral notes pairs naturally with mushroom risotto.
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.
- 1992 — First vintage of La Petite Cote as Cuilleron's entry-level Condrieu
Facts
- Producer
- Yves Cuilleron
- 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