Yves Cuilleron - Condrieu Lieu-dit Verlieu 2021
94/100
RVF
“This is a wine with beautiful density, characterized by notes of yellow and exotic fruits, as well as a noble structure of tension, with a hint of bitterness on the finish that energizes the whole. A Condrieu that will age remarkably well.” (Le Guide RVF 2024)
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Nose
Expressive with notes of white flowers and rich yellow fruit aromas
Palate
Round and expressive, with the richness of the soil enveloped by the Viognier’s aromatic intensity, and a lovely finish enhanced by pleasant bitter notes
Serve
At 12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink starting at
2024
Drink before
2031+
Guard
Best enjoyed young to savor its fruity aromas (3 to 4 years) or as it ages to appreciate its evolving aromas (10 years or more)
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with delicate fish (sea bass or halibut), white meats, or a poultry risotto with porcini mushrooms and balsamic sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3*Stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Yves Cuilleron is the leading winemaker in the entire Northern Rhône, currently cultivating 65 hectares and producing about 20 different wines, primarily from Saint-Joseph, Condrieu, and Côte Rôtie; only the Crozes is made from purchased grapes. The use of native yeasts and aging in oak (9 months for whites, 18 months for reds) defines a style that is certainly oaky but one in which each terroir ultimately comes through. Starting with the 2015 vintage, each appellation offers a cuvée named after a specific lieu-dit. One of the leading estates in the Rhône Valley.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A leading producer in the northern valley, particularly known for its Condrieu wines. Based in Chavanay, Yves Cuilleron took over the estate in 1987—an estate founded in 1920 by his paternal grandfather and later managed by his uncle Antoine. He has gradually expanded the estate (now 70 ha), which is planted at high density and managed using highly sustainable methods on the right bank of the Rhône (Condrieu, Côte-Rôtie, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray, and Cornas) and, since 2012, on the left bank (Crozes-Hermitage).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
This is a wine with beautiful density, featuring notes of yellow and exotic fruits, as well as a noble, taut structure, with a hint of bitterness on the finish that energizes the whole. A Condrieu that will age remarkably well.
About the estate:
In 1987, Yves Cuilleron took over the family estate founded by his grandfather in 1920. Dynamic and enterprising, Yves has continued to expand the estate, which now spans 90 hectares across the major appellations of the northern Rhône Valley, complemented by a wine trading business. The style of the wines has become more refined in recent years, and the focus on terroir is growing thanks to a very interesting range of single-vineyard wines. It is a trusted producer.
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