Domaine Rémi Niero - Condrieu "Coeur de Roncharde" 2021

Condrieu

"Coeur de Roncharde"

2021

75cl

100% Viognier

The selection of old vines located in the heart of the "La Roncharde" plot, combined with that of the best pressed wines, has made it possible to produce an exceptional cuvée of density and balance, richness and purity of fruit, depth and mineral concentration.

From vines on granite soils on the La Roncharde hill, one of the best sites in Condrieu. Long, mineral, muscular and taut finish. 40% of the blend is aged in oak barrels (one third new) before bottling.

Pure and concentrated, it has a floral note of apricot and mandarin. The minerality shines through, an exotic Condrieu without encroaching too much on fatness. The wine then develops little by little with a dense and intense richness, full of finesse and balance. A nice touch of galangal on the finish. To be tasted in the next 3-5 years.

FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS:
Snails with porcini mushrooms, chicken liver pâté, scallops, pork sautéed in cider, baked turbot, creamed risotto with porcini mushrooms, semi-dry goat cheese.
Service temperature: 14°C.

TERRITORY:
Parcel composed of granite soil. Area: 1.6 ha. South facing.
Vines up to 70 years old. Grape variety: Viognier.

VINIFICATION AND AGING:
Pneumatic pressing / Alcoholic fermentation in thermoregulated vats / Batonnage for barriques / Malolactic fermentation.
Aged for 12 months in oak barrels (40%) and stainless steel vats (60%).
Flight. Alc: 13.5%

2019 vintage review:
Jeb Dunnuck: 94/100

Domaine Rémi Niero is HVE certified (high environmental value).