Domaine François Villard - Condrieu - Le Grand Vallon - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 white Condrieu Le Grand Vallon displays well-ripened fruit in a delicate, floral aromatic style; it's a Viognier of great dimension, ripe without heaviness, with a creamy heart on the palate and a saline finish, with good energy provided by the terroir.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Plot: Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf (lieu-dit Le Grand Val). Direct pressing. Fermentation in barrels at low temperature with indigenous yeasts, stirring once a week for 6 months. Aged 11 months in barrels, of which 25% are new and 80% are 3 to 5 years old, followed by 5 months in stainless-steel vats. Bottling in January 2024. Production of 9,691 bottles.

Color:

Beautifully intense, brilliant gold.

Nose:

Lovely floral and fresh fruit notes, a touch of bergamot

Palate:

This large-scale wine expresses itself through ripe fruit, without heaviness, with great energy, a creamy heart in the palate and a saline finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Asian cuisine, sweet and sour dishes, spicy ginger dishes, curried scallops.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035.

François Villard, a distinguished ambassador of the Rhône Valley with 2 stars in the RVF Guide, navigates the region with remarkable flair. His boundless energy and innovative spirit continually push him to new heights, producing wines with distinct character that consistently rank among the finest in their appellation.