Delas Condrieu Clos Boucher Viognier 2013

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Delas Condrieu Clos Boucher Viognier 2013 Front Label
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Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
2013

Size
750ML

ABV
14%

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Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

Light gold in color with some deeper golden tinges. The nose shows deep aromas that are reminiscent of exotic fruit and crystallized peach. This is a very concentrated wine that produces intense, ripe flavors on the palate. It has a smooth texture enhanced by a hint of oak, which gives it added dimension and distinctive character.

This wine pairs well with asparagus, steamed fish with butter sauce, and citrus cooked chicken.

Professional Ratings

  • 92
    In a similar racy style, the 2013 Condrieu Clos Boucher is vibrant and crystalline, with lychee, tangerine and green citrus all backed by edgy minerality. More concentrated and textured than the La Galopoine, with medium to full-bodied depth and richness, I recommend drinking it over the coming 2-3 years, but it will evolve for longer.

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Delas Freres, France
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Founded over 160 years ago, Delas Frères was acquired by Champagne Deutz in 1977.

Delas Frères cultivates vineyards on the steep granite slopes of the northern Rhône, in some of the region's most prestigious appellations. Additional grapes are supplied through long-term agreements with southern Rhone growers dedicated to providing only top quality grapes.

Crafted by winemaker Jacques Grange to epitomize finesse and elegance, recent Delas Frères vintages from the vineyards of Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Côtes-du-Rhône and Côtes-du-Ventoux have won renewed praise for their intensity of flavor and excellent value.

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Full-figured and charmingly floral, Viognier is one of the most important white grapes of the northern Rhône where it is used both to produce single varietal wines and as an important blending grape. Look for great New World examples from California, Oregon, Washington and cooler parts of Australia. Somm Secret—Viognier plays a surprisingly important role in the red wines of Côte Rôtie in the northern Rhône. About 5% Viognier is typically co-fermented with the Syrah in order to stabilize the color, and as an added benefit, add a subtle perfume.

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Condrieu Wine

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As the source of some of the most vibrant and powerful white wines in France, Condrieu is uniquely situated in one of the northern outposts of the Rhone River. It is the original Viognier appellation with a wine growing history reaching back well over two thousand years. Like most of the wine regions of the Northern Rhone, Condrieu’s vines grow on extremely steep and narrow granite terraces. But what makes the region unique is a topsoil, locally called, “arzelle,” made of decomposed mica. This and a sheltering of the harsh northern winds, make optimal sites to produce opulent and brilliant Viognier. It is a tiny zone with no room for expansion and produces miniscule amounts of wine each year, contributing to its allure.

A fine Condrieu will have aromas and flavors suggestive of ripe stone fruit, lime peel, green almond, ginger, white flowers and toasted nuts. A honeyed smell may mislead you to think the wine will be sweet but the modern style favors totally dry on the palate. Its texture will be full and soft but a touch of mineral will provide great balance.

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