In the glass
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
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 1987 — Yves Cuilleron founds the domaine; Les Chaillets is the founding Condrieu cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Yves Cuilleron
- 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.