Laurus
Condrieu 2021
AOP Condrieu White
Awards
- 91pts Jeb Dunnuck 03/2024
- 90pts Wine Enthusiast 10/2024
- **** Drink Rhône 10/2022
TastingHoneyed orange, crushed pineapple, and white flowers, as well as some spicy notes, all emerge from the 2021 Condrieu Laurus, a lively, medium-bodied Condrieu that has nicely integrated acidity, some classic Condrieu richness and depth, and a good finish. (Jeb Dunnuck – March 2024)
Honeyed orange, crushed pineapple, and white flowers, as well as some spicy notes, all emerge from the 2021 Condrieu Laurus, a lively, medium-bodied Condrieu that has nicely integrated acidity, some classic Condrieu richness and depth, and a good finish. (Jeb Dunnuck – March 2024)
Food & wine pairingsA delight to enjoy on its own, simply accompanied by a handful of nuts (almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts). With dishes, opt for slightly spicy or even exotic dishes: Tagine with prunes, grouper with lime and garlic, duck in orange sauce or vegetarian fried rice.
A delight to enjoy on its own, simply accompanied by a handful of nuts (almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts). With dishes, opt for slightly spicy or even exotic dishes: Tagine with prunes, grouper with lime and garlic, duck in orange sauce or vegetarian fried rice.
Detailed information
Vintage
The year 2021 brought its share of climatic events: frost, rain – too much or too little – and moderate sunshine. An eventful vintage that delivered some pleasant surprises, with a smaller-than-expected drop in volumes, good balance and well-controlled degrees. The wines are easy-drinking, with beautiful fruit notes, a deep color and smooth tannins.
Grape varieties
Viognier
Terroir
The vineyards are located in the commune of Malleval in the southern sector of the appellation. They are located at more than 300 m in altitude, with a south/south-eastern exposure. The soils are a combination of migmatite, granite and gneiss bringing exhuberant aromas and strong mineral qualities to the Viognier grapes.
Winemaking
Manual harvest took place between late August and mid-September..
Start of alcoholic fermentation in vats after cold static settling.Then end of fermentation and malolactic fermentation in 275-litre Laurus oak barrels.
Ageing for 18 to 20 months on fine lees with stirring during the first months.
Bottled on May 25th, 2023.
Start of alcoholic fermentation in vats after cold static settling.Then end of fermentation and malolactic fermentation in 275-litre Laurus oak barrels.
Ageing for 18 to 20 months on fine lees with stirring during the first months.
Bottled on May 25th, 2023.
Service
Best served at 12-14°C
Optimum maturity: 2025 – 2031
Degree of alcohol
13% vol.
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.
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