Condrieu "La Petite Côte", Cuilleron - 2022

Name: Condrieu "La Petite Côte", Cuilleron
Brand: Cuilleron
SKU: 17389
Price: 36.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 17389 375 mL

From terraced vines overlooking the village of Chavanay and Verlieu in the middle of the Condrieu area. La Petite Côte is not a district but a brand that comes from old vines Viognier on muscovite-rich granite. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in barrels for 9 months. Pair with a lamb tagine.

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Color

White

Vintage

2022

Country

France

Region

Rhône

Sub-Region

Condrieu

Producer

Cuilleron

Grape Variety

Viognier

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