M.Chapoutier Invitare Condrieu

Grapes: Viognier

Character: Very fruity, exotic fruit (pineapple), acacia blossom, litchee, apricot and peach. Round, full, good length in mouth with a final of vanilla.

Goes well with: Excellent with light fish and seafood dishes.

About the wine: After pressing, the must is cold-settling for 48 hours. Alcoholic fermentation occurs at temperatures between 16 and 18°C with a part ageing in oak casks. Short ageing on the lees of around 8 months to preserve freshness and the varietal character of the grape. Ageing is carried out in wood to give the wine complexity and magnitude. 15% of the wine is aged in new barrels to preserve the freshness and minerality of the fruit. The remaining 85% are aged in demi-muids previously used for one to two vintages, which gives the wine consistency, power and aromatic complexity.

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