Condrieu
ReferenceCondrieu, Northern Rhône
ABV13-14.5% — full-bodied dry white wine
Sub-styles
ViognierNorthern Rhône White
Tasting Notes
Apricot, peach blossom, honeysuckle, white pepper, ginger, orange oil, musk, stone fruit. Condrieu should smell like walking into a perfume shop made entirely of stone fruit — if it smells neutral, it's not Condrieu.
Brand Guide
Well
Chapoutier Condrieu ($35-45)
Call
E. Guigal Condrieu ($45-60)
Premium
Domaine Georges Vernay Les Chaillées de l'Enfer ($65-90)
Top Shelf
Domaine Georges Vernay Coteau de Vernon ($100+)
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The Story
Northern Rhône's answer to perfume: pure Viognier from sunbaked granite terraces, bottled opulence.