Condrieu - Lieu-dit Vernon 2023 Domaine Julien Pilon

Domaine Julien Pilon ・ Condrieu - Lieu-dit Vernon 2023

23W909

White

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1btl. 750ml

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This 100% Viognier white wine is made from old, south-facing vines and is gorgeous and fruity. Aromas of apricot and white peach complemented by subtle nuances of honey and vanilla, the wine has a smooth, mellow taste. It pairs exceptionally well with seafood and chicken dishes, adding a touch of elegance to any special occasion. This luxurious wine also boasts the depth of flavor that comes from barrel aging.

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Tasting notes
A brilliant pale gold color, it offers aromas of apricot, white peach, and acacia flowers, with subtle hints of honey and vanilla.
When you put it in your mouth, a smooth and rich texture spreads, with an exquisite harmony of concentrated fruitiness and minerality.
The long-lasting finish leaves a hint of spice and a fragrant aroma from the oak.
This is a bottle that allows you to experience the essence of elegant and well-balanced Viognier.

Pairing
Chicken and lamb stewed in cream sauce
Grilled seafood (scallops, lobster, etc.)
Light cheese dishes such as ricotta and camembert

Production

Cultivation
This wine comes from a small plot in the magnificent Vernon terroir, located at the southern entrance to the village of Condrieu. The old vines are planted facing south, at a high density of 9,000 vines per hectare, and are managed using a single-stake system.
Terroir: Granitic, sandy, shallow soil

Winemaking
The grapes are hand-picked and fermented in barrels. After pressing, the juice is clarified.
Alcoholic fermentation at low temperatures proceeds slowly and malolactic fermentation is complete.
Aging: Aged for 18 months in 100% new oak barrels.

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Specifications

Appellation: Condrieu

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Varietal: Viognier 100%

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Condrieu - Lieu-dit Vernon 2023 Domaine Julien Pilon

About the Winery

Domaine Julien Pilon

Native of the Rhône Valley, Julien Pilon spent more than 10 years working in Spain and Roussillon, learning winemaking in famous wineries such as Mas Amiel (Roussillon), Terra Remonta (Spain) and Jean Pierre Villa (Rhone). Julien Pilon described himself as a landless winemaker when he started on his own in 2010.

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