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2019 Condrieu “Chéry”
André Perret
Condrieu is often overshadowed by the great red-wine AOCs of the northern Rhône, but I’m not exaggerating when I say this bottle from André Perret is one of the great wines of France. Made from ancient-vine Viognier planted along the Rhône’s dramatically steep hillsides, this blanc offers bewitching texture, density, and vibrant flavors of ripe peach, jasmine, tropical fruit, orange zest, and so much more. Pair it with shrimp and grits or grilled chicken for a transcendent experience.
—Tom Wolf
| Wine Type: | white |
| Vintage: | 2019 |
| Bottle Size: | 750mL |
| Blend: | Viognier |
| Appellation: | Condrieu |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Northern Rhône |
| Producer: | André Perret |
| Winemaker: | André Perret |
| Vineyard: | 50 years average, 2.8 ha |
| Soil: | Granite, Mica, Schist |
| Aging: | Aged for one year on fine lees in barrique, then another three months in stainless steel before bottling |
| Farming: | Lutte Raisonnée |
| Alcohol: | 15.5% |
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