Maison Nicolas Perrin Condrieu 2011

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Maison Nicolas Perrin Condrieu 2011 Front Label
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Product Details


Varietal

Region

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Vintage
2011

Size
750ML

ABV
13.5%

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Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

The Maison Nicolas Perrin Condrieu displays shiny pale yellow color. The nose is aromatic, exotic with notes of citrus and slightly floral.The bouquet is balanced and leaves a lovely impression and length.

Professional Ratings

  • 90
    In only a few years, this has become one of the northern Rhône's most reliable négociants. This wine features plenty of apricot, honey and melon nuances framed by caramel and cinnamon, with a long, spicy and honeyed finish.

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Maison Nicolas Perrin

Maison Nicolas Perrin

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Maison Nicolas Perrin, France
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The story of Maison Nicolas Perrin is that of two families who come from the two opposite ends of the Rhone valley, North and South.

In the North, Nicolas Jaboulet, who grew up on the hillsides of Hermitage, and the Perrin fmaily who has been in the southern Rhone, primarily in the prestigious appellation of Chateauneuf du pape, since the beginning of the 20th century.

This geographical reunion finds its meaning in the phrase "Axis Mundi." These latin words stand for the 4 cardinal points and symbolize the Cotes de Rhone region divided between the Northern (Septentrional) and the Southern (Meridional) appellations and right and left banks of the Rhone river.

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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.

RGL1311315SX_2011 Item# 133768

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