Yves Cuilleron : Lieu-dit "Vernon" 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Condrieu 2024 Yves Cuilleron

Tasting notes

Colour
A brilliant pale yellow colour, this wine reveals a beautiful luminosity.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet is complex and refined. It exudes intense aromas of stone fruit such as fresh apricot, peach and quince, harmoniously complemented by delicate floral notes of violet. Subtle spicy and woody touches, evoking vanilla and toasted bread, add further richness to the whole.

Palate
On the palate, the wine offers a rich, silky and generous texture. This fruity generosity is perfectly balanced by beautiful acidity and a refreshing mineral backbone. The elegant finish lingers on notes of orchard fruit and a persistent minerality.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs wonderfully with rich and flavourful dishes. It will enhance foie gras on toast, smoked salmon or fine cured meats. It is also ideally suited to sweetbreads with morels, poultry in cream sauce or seafood in sauce, as well as soft cheeses.

Service and storage

This Condrieu 2024 can be enjoyed now to appreciate its vibrant aromatic freshness. For lovers of more evolved wines, it also has excellent aging potential, allowing it to develop further in the cellar until around 2032.

The perfect balance between fruity richness and mineral freshness in a great Condrieu

The estate

The history of the winery began in 1920, driven by Claude Cuilleron. Today, his grandson, Yves Cuilleron, has been running the estate since 1987. Located in Chavanay, at the heart of the Rhône Valley, the estate has grown remarkably, expanding from 3.5 to nearly 70 hectares. A leading figure in the region, Yves Cuilleron embodies a philosophy that combines respect for tradition with technical precision. His tailored, minimal-intervention approach reveals the authenticity of the region's terroirs, placing his cuvées among the finest references in winemaking today.

The vineyard

The vines behind this Condrieu stretch along the right bank of the Rhône, benefiting from exceptional granite-based terroirs. The presence of muscovite and biotite in the rock gives the grapes a unique mineral signature. The estate follows the principles of sustainable viticulture, often compared to haute couture. Chemical interventions are kept to an absolute minimum, with no insecticides used at all. Meticulous manual work is favoured, including leaf thinning and green harvesting, to ensure healthy, concentrated berries. The harvest itself is carried out entirely by hand.

Winemaking and aging

The making of this Condrieu 2024 begins with rigorous sorting in the vineyard, followed by gentle whole-bunch pressing. The juice then undergoes a natural static settling process lasting around 24 hours. Fermentation takes place solely through the action of indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for nine months in a blend of Burgundy-style barrels and large wooden foudres, where malolactic fermentation also occurs. Before bottling, the wine undergoes light filtration, with no fining, thereby preserving its full complexity.

Grape variety

Viognier (100%).