Vignobles Chirat - Condrieu - Les Chays - Blanc - 2023

Wine:

Floral and delicate, the 2023 white Condrieu Les Chays offers a complex and beautifully defined bouquet. Aromas of broom, wisteria, bergamot, and orange peel create a well-balanced aromatic profile without being overwhelming. The graceful, airy palate showcases a measured and precise dimension of Viognier, perfectly coherent, with juicy, vibrant fruit, accentuated by the fine bitterness of granite. This exemplary Viognier pairs beautifully with lake or river fish. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Whole grapes pneumatically pressed. Traditional vinification. Aged for 8 months, 50% in 500L French and Austrian demi-muids and 50% in Austrian Stockinger foudre.

Color:

Bright light gold.

Nose:

Bouquet of wisteria and bergamot underlined by notes of orange peel.

Palate:

Precise and light at the same time, this graceful wine releases a delicate, taut, juicy juice.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lake and river fish, fillet of Féra with roasted almonds, stuffed poultry cooked at low temperature.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029.

A true master of the Rhône Valley, Aurélien Chirat expertly tames the steep slopes of Condrieu and Côte Rôtie with remarkable skill. In recent vintages, he has been guiding Vignobles Chirat towards excellence, expanding the vineyards with both talent and care.

Now crafting the full spectrum of the Northern Rhône's finest wines, Aurélien Chirat brings us great joy, especially given the reasonable prices compared to the prestige of these esteemed appellations.