Condrieu Les Terrasses du Palat François Villard 2008
13.5%
1.5L
Intensity
An intense Condrieu with ripe fruit aromas. A real treat.
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Condrieu Les Terrasses du Palat François Villard 2008
The wine
Condrieu Terrasses du Palat is one of the benchmark wines of Domaine François Villard. Originating from parcels of Chavanay and Vérin, the 2-year-old vine stocks grow on quartzite, decomposed granite soil. In the cellar, the grapes ferment at a low temperature with native yeast. François Villard does daily stirring for six months then ages the wine for eleven months without racking. This wine can easily be kept for ten years and, over time, develops subtle creaminess alongside delicious aromas of stone fruit and flowers.
About the Producer François Villard
François Villard trained as a chef before setting up his domaine in 1989. Today, his vineyard spans 30 hectares over nearly all the appellations in the region. François also took part in a joint project called Vins de Vienne: him and two other master vignerons (Yves Cuilleron and Pierre Gaillard) replanted the very old Seyssuel vineyard. François loves to build, and with each vintage he creates new vats for his wine that he christens with a comical name, normally a play on words. He produces 400,000 bottles a year and is adored by enthusiasts and critics alike.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 2 bottles
Level 4 NormalObservations 2 Highly marked labels, 2 Slightly damaged labels, 2 NormalOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: Condrieu
Owner: François Villard
Vintage: 2008
Colour: white
Service temperature: 12°
Size (in ha): 40 hectares
Intensity: rich
Leading aroma: yellow fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine
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