Yves Cuilleron Condrieu les Chaillets 2012

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Fruity & Smooth
Country of Origin:	France
Wine Region:	Rhône Valley
Appellation:	Condrieu
Grape Varietal:	Viognier
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	6 bottles
$419.70 Per Case ($69.95/btl)

Tasting Notes

"Greenish gold. Intense, mineral-accented aromas of lemon curd, orange peel and violet, with a subtle smoky nuance coming out with aeration. Sappy, focused citrus fruit and pear flavors are lifted by a zesty mineral quality and pick up honey and anise notes with air. Chewy, gripping and refreshingly bitter on the penetrating finish, which lingers with impressive tenacity and mineral-driven persistence." - Josh Raynolds, IWC. April 2014.

"Slightly richer, with more texture, the 2012 Condrieu les Chaillets offers beautiful notes of ripe peaches, citrus, vanilla bean and hints of cream. Coming from the oldest vines of the estate and barrel fermented and aged, it flows onto the palate with medium-bodied richness and depth, beautiful purity and a big finish." - Jeb Dunnock, eRP December 2013.

"Old vines from Chavannay. Floral and talcum powder aromas. Toffee and cream from the oak - just enough to add breadth and spice without being dominant. Mouthfilling and thick, but still refreshing." - Jancis Robinson MW.

Critical Praise