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Domaine François Merlin - Condrieu Les Terroirs 2020

Domaine François Merlin - Condrieu Les Terroirs 2020

17,5+/20

Jancis Robinson

93/100

Decanter

(2019 vintage notes)
Viognier
fruity
freshness
desserts

Condrieu "Terroirs" is made from grapes grown on four plots planted with Viognier, the emblematic grape variety of the Condrieu terroir. It is a racy, lively, and generous white wine with a beautiful tension on the palate and rich aromas of apricots and orange blossom honey. Enjoy it from aperitif to dessert.

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Estate

Domaine François Merlin

Vintage

Les Terroirs

Vintage

2020

Designation

Condrieu

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

100% Viognier

Terroirs

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

Viticulture

Sustainable agriculture

Grape harvest

Manuals in boxes

Wine making

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

Livestock farming

12 months in 220- and 500-liter barrels (new, used for three wines)

Eye

Gold

Nose

Crisp yet concentrated flavors of white peach and mandarin orange sprinkled with hints of orange blossom

Mouth

Textured and full-bodied, yet sufficiently refreshing to be enjoyed 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, curry prawns, 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, but where we are unable to give an overall opinion on the style of the entire range)

About the estate:

This small estate has some very attractive plots in Condrieu, including some, such as Poncin, that are very close to Château Grillet. We were more impressed by the red Saint-Joseph wines than by the Condrieu wines 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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