Laurus
Condrieu 2011

AOP Condrieu White

Tasting

Brilliant golden robe. Intense nose of exotic fruits (mango, passion fruit) together with butter notes. Smooth and elegant palate with a pleasant mineral tension from the granitic soils. (Feb. 2014).

Food & wine pairings

Scallop shells
Poularde with morels
Rigote (goat’s cheese)
Semi-cooked foie gras

Detailed information

Vintage

The early growth of plants due to the mild winter and warm spring dwindled during June, owing to cool and wet conditions. The high temperatures in August and September then enabled the grapes to mature satisfactorily. Grapes were healthy and of good quality. Harvest started on the 11th of September.

Grape varieties

Viognier

Terroir

Plots located in the commune of Malleval (in the Loire), at more than 300 m of altitude, with a south/south-eastern aspect. Soils are a combination of migmatite, granite and gneiss conferring fruity aromas and strong mineral qualities to these Viognier grapes.

Winemaking

Manual harvest. After cold settling, alcoholic fermentation in vats followed by malolactic fermentation in 275-litre oak Laurus barrels. 9 months elevage on fine lees, with stirring of lees during the first 5 weeks.

Production: 3,000 bottles
Bottled on: 11/7/2012

Service

Best served at 12-14°C

Optimum maturity: 2012-2018

Degree of alcohol

13% vol.

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Laurus

Laurus means ‘Laurel’ in Latin, a Roman symbol of excellence. Here excellence is all about “terroir”: the grapes are grown on parcels selected for their ability to express the very best of each Appellation.

The term “terroir” encompasses a soil, a climate and people. Here it is expressed through sustainable partnerships with wine-growers who share our vision. The perfect combination of grape variey & soil, the precise maturing process in unique 275l. French oak "Laurus" barrels refines the structure, producing complex wines, with plenty of character, beautiful elegance and a long ageing potential.