Yves Cuilleron, Les Chaillets 2023, Condrieu

Yves Cuilleron, Les Chaillets 2023, CondrieuFrom the best and oldest vines on the estate, on south southeast facing terraces overlooking Chavanay. Les Chaillets is not a district but the local name for terraces. This is the home of Viognier and some would argue that Cuilleron is the Maestro of this variety and Condrieu. They are utterly superb and this is his masterpiece! A rich, refined and complex wine. A nose of dried yellow stone fruits, violets and honey. Harmonious, well bred style on the

comes from a 10-acre parcel of 60-year-old Sangiovese vines planted on pure limestone soils

his father had always sold his grapes to neighbours – he considered himself a farmer and not a winemaker

Or to make an extra-special Martini

much sought after by the larger Houses

the ultimate in purity and refinement

the villa is undergoing an extensive renovation programme and the vineyards have been mapped into six separate zones by the acclaimed Chilean terroir consultant

Packed full of ripe

A stunning Bordeaux Blanc Sec made from 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc

Violets on the nose

the parcel is particularly well protected from the wind

The ‘Moonlight Race’ Pinot Noir is named after a water pathway or ‘race’ that passes through the property

The estate’s 50 acres of vineyards are mainly planted with Chardonnay