Rhone Valley
Domaine Jocelyne et Yves Lafoy - Condrieu - Aux Ruses - Blanc - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Condrieu
Grape variety: 100% Viognier
Alcohol: 12.5 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Cuvée rated 92/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
Resting on a beautiful harvest maturity, the 2022 white Condrieu Aux Ruses presents the confident expression of Viognier, with characteristic aromas of white peach, spices, and apricot. The well-structured palate supports this sincere and expressive fruit, with perfectly managed aging that already provides a delightful and clear interpretation of Condrieu. A very fine dining white, best paired with poultry or scrambled eggs with truffle, for example.Vinification:
Hand-harvested, aged in barrels, 30% of which are new.Color:
Bright yellow.Nose:
Aromas of white peaches and apricots underlined by spicy notes.Palate:
Ripe and expressive, with full-bodied fruity flavors, this beautifully textured cuvée develops a gourmet juice, with integrated ageing and a gastronomic vocation.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Aperitif, foie gras, fish in sauce, blanquette de veau, rigotte de Condrieu.Cellar aging:
From now until 2031.A historic and family-run estate in Ampuis, Domaine Lafoy stands as a staple of the northern Rhône. The arrival of Gaëtan Lafoy has elevated the quality even further in a continuous quest for freshness and precision. He produces impeccable cuvées in a natural and very digestible style, complemented by beautiful aging in wood.