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 in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong, Tropical And Spiced finish

Aroma: apricot, peach blossom, mango, candied ginger, violet

Palate: lush tropical stone fruit, creamy mid-palate, spiced mineral, long aromatic finish

Old-vine Viognier from the Les Chaillets site above Chavanay. Cuilleron's classic Condrieu, renowned for its lush, tropical-influenced aromatic richness and old-vine depth.

What it pairs with

  • Roast langoustine with mango salsa
    The wine's tropical fruit and mango notes mirror the salsa preparation.
  • Thai-spiced sea bass
    Viognier's tropical aromatics complement aromatic Asian-inspired fish preparations.
  • Foie gras terrine with brioche
    Classic Northern Rhone pairing: Viognier and foie gras create an aromatic harmony.

How to serve Condrieu Les Chaillets Vieilles Vignes

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. Roast langoustine with mango salsa, Thai-spiced sea bass, Foie gras terrine with brioche. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Cuilleron founded his domaine in 1987 and quickly established Les Chaillets as his benchmark Condrieu. The old-vine Viognier from this site is among the most consistent producers in the appellation.

  1. 1987: Yves Cuilleron founds the domaine; Les Chaillets is the founding Condrieu cuvee

Facts

Producer
Yves Cuilleron · visiting guide
Grapes
Viognier (100%)
Classification
Condrieu AOC
Oak
10 months in French oak barrels, 30% new
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 45-65 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1987
Organic
ECOCERT

Frequently asked about Condrieu Les Chaillets Vieilles Vignes

What does Condrieu Les Chaillets Vieilles Vignes taste like?

On the nose, apricot, peach blossom, mango, candied ginger, violet. On the palate, lush tropical stone fruit, creamy mid-palate, spiced mineral, long aromatic finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long, tropical and spiced finish. Old-vine Viognier from the Les Chaillets site above Chavanay. Cuilleron's classic Condrieu, renowned for its lush, tropical-influenced aromatic richness and old-vine depth.

When should I drink Condrieu Les Chaillets Vieilles Vignes?

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 Les Chaillets Vieilles Vignes?

Roast langoustine with mango salsa is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Thai-spiced sea bass and Foie gras terrine with brioche. The wine's tropical fruit and mango notes mirror the salsa preparation.

What grapes are in Condrieu Les Chaillets Vieilles Vignes?

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

Tags

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

Taste it where it is made: tours and tastings in Rhone Valley

Romans and Wine

Guided tour5 hours4.7 from 7 reviewsfrom €105

Discover two of the best preserved Roman monuments in the world: The Roman Theatre of Orange and the Aqueduct of the Pont du Gard (UNESCO Sites) and enjoy a wine tasti...

Check dates and book

See all 620 bookable experiences in Rhone Valley

← Back to wines in Rhone Valley