Domaine Stéphane Ogier - Condrieu - Combe de Malleval - White - 2021

Wine:

A Selection Committee favourite with a 93/100 rating, the 2021 White Condrieu La Combe de Malleval captures the fresh, vibrant character of the vintage with impressive tension. Refined and precise, it opens with aromas of yellow fruits and apricot, seamlessly integrated into a delicate and elegant texture. This is a beautifully balanced Viognier, offering brightness and drinkability without any excess weight or overt oak. Perfectly suited to enjoy as an aperitif!

Vinification:

Hand harvested, fermented in barrels, aged for 7 months in barrels on fine lees.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Floral aromas punctuated by aromas of fresh fruit, citrus, apricot.

Palate:

Fine and precise with flavors of fresh fruit, this wine with a digestive profile unfolds a palate with a delicate and chiseled texture.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, fish with cream sauce, shellfish, scampi with lemon and garden sage, scrambled eggs with truffles, spring vegetable risotto, aged rigotte de Condrieu.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028.

Stéphane Ogier is the centre of attention in the Northern Rhône Valley, crafting wines that embody the finest expressions of the region. His exceptional terroirs, meticulous winemaking, and unwavering passion result in Rhône wines of remarkable intensity and purity, with lush, expressive flavours that reach new levels of complexity.

Every cuvée reflects his dedication to excellence. The downside? With his growing reputation, these wines are becoming increasingly hard to find.