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Domaine François Merlin - Condrieu Les Terroirs 2020
Domaine François Merlin - Condrieu Les Terroirs 2020

Domaine François Merlin - Condrieu Les Terroirs 2020

Condrieu|White wine

17,5+/20

Jancis Robinson

93/100

Decanter

(2019 Vintage Notes)
Viognier
fruity
freshness
desserts
The Condrieu "Terroirs" is made from grapes grown on four plots planted with Viognier, the emblematic grape variety of the Condrieu region. It is a refined, lively, and full-bodied white wine characterized by a lovely tension on the palate, with rich aromas of apricots and orange blossom honey. Enjoy it from aperitif through dessert.

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Estate

Domaine François Merlin

Vintage

Les Terroirs

Vintage

2020

Designation

Condrieu

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Viognier

Regions

Hillside plots in three locations (Poncin, Chansons, and Roncharde), mostly light-colored granite soils with a southeast exposure

Viticulture

Sustainable Agriculture

Grape Harvest

Hand-picked in small crates

Wine Production

Cooled pneumatic pressing, settling, alcoholic fermentation, and malolactic fermentation in barrels

Livestock Farming

12 months in 220- and 500-liter barrels (new, having held three wines)

Eye

Gold

Nose

Flavors of ice fishing and crisp yet concentrated mandarin, sprinkled with hints of orange blossom

Palate

Textured and full-bodied, yet light enough to enjoy as an aperitif

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2031

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs perfectly with an aperitif, scallops, curried shrimp, or a creamy vegetable risotto

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Selected (An estate or winery that impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire lineup)

About the estate:

This small estate owns some very lovely vineyards in Condrieu, some of which—such as Poncin—are very close to Château Grillet. We were more impressed by the red Saint-Josephs than by the Condrieus in 2017.
Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated 93/100 (2019 vintage)

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated 17.5+/20 (2019 vintage)

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