Domaine François Merlin - Condrieu Les Terroirs 2020
Rhône
White
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17,5+/20
Jancis Robinson
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93/100
Decanter
Condrieu "Terroirs" is made from grapes grown on four parcels planted with Viognier, the grape variety emblematic of the Condrieu terroir. It's a racy, lively and generous white wine, marked by a beautiful tension on the palate, with rich aromas of apricot and orange honey. Enjoy from aperitif to dessert.
Features
Estate
Domaine François Merlin
Cuvée
Les Terroirs
Vintage
2020
Designation
Condrieu
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Viognier
Terroirs
Hillside plots in three locations (Poncin, Chansons and Roncharde), mostly blond granite soils facing south-east.
Viticulture
Sustainable agriculture
Harvest
Manual in crates
Winemaking
Cooled pneumatic pressing, settling, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrels
Breeding
12 months in 220 and 500-litre barrels (new to three wines)
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Gold
Nose
Crisp but concentrated white peach and tangerine flavors sprinkled with hints of orange blossom.
Mouth
Textured and fleshy, but fresh enough to be enjoyed as an aperitif.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to an aperitif, scallops, curried prawns, creamy vegetable risotto, etc.
François Merlin Estate
Condrieu
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Sélectionné (An estate or house that has won us over with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give a general opinion on the style of the entire range)
About the domain :
This small estate owns some very pretty parcels in Condrieu, some of which, like Poncin, are very close to Château Grillet. We were more seduced by the red Saint Josephs than by the Condrieux in 2017.
Decanter
Rated 93/100 (Vintage 2019)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Rated 17.5+/20 (Vintage 2019)
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