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Condrieu La Caille Domaine Les Alexandrins 2021
14%
0.75L
Intensity
Viognier blossoms beautifully in this rich and creamy cuvée, with appetising notes of white peach, pineapple and orange blossom.
More infoHistorically, the Alexandrins estate had vineyards in Saint Joseph and Crozes Hermitage. Recently, however, they acquired 280 quare metres of old vines on granite soil in the hamlet of La Caille, just north of the village of Condrieu. This small appellation on the right bank of the Rhône, which almost disappeared in the 1950s, is the home to the Viognier grape variety, which produces playfully aromatic and smooth wines.
This cuvée is the perfect embodiment of this variety. The grapes were harvested just before becoming fully ripe to preserve their acidity, which is sometimes lacking in Viognier, giving this wine a bright colour and a charming bouquet of white peach, pineapple and orange blossom. The mouthfeel is rich, creamy and well balanced through to the final notes. This is a beautiful wine to be enjoyed young, and pairs exquisitely with langoustines or lamb curry.
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Lot presentation
Condrieu La Caille Domaine Les Alexandrins 2021
The wine
Historically, the Alexandrins estate had vineyards in Saint Joseph and Crozes Hermitage. Recently, however, they acquired 280 quare metres of old vines on granite soil in the hamlet of La Caille, just north of the village of Condrieu. This small appellation on the right bank of the Rhône, which almost disappeared in the 1950s, is the home to the Viognier grape variety, which produces playfully aromatic and smooth wines.
This cuvée is the perfect embodiment of this variety. The grapes were harvested just before becoming fully ripe to preserve their acidity, which is sometimes lacking in Viognier, giving this wine a bright colour and a charming bouquet of white peach, pineapple and orange blossom. The mouthfeel is rich, creamy and well balanced through to the final notes. This is a beautiful wine to be enjoyed young, and pairs exquisitely with langoustines or lamb curry.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Origin: domain
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 14 %
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: Condrieu
Owner: Domaine Les Alexandrins
Vintage: 2021
Colour: white
Service temperature: 10°
Size (in ha): 1 hectare
Intensity: rich
Leading aroma: yellow fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine