Famille Garon - Condrieu - La Vieille Maison - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 white Condrieu La Vieille Maison is an ideal Viognier, with ripe aromas of bergamot and light toast from aging, complemented by fresh, creamy notes. The ample and rich juice calls for elegant food pairings, making it a perfect Condrieu for the table, ideally suited for dishes like fish, fera, or Arctic char. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Whole grapes pressed. Fermentation begins in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, and ends in 228-liter oak barrels. Temperature-controlled throughout alcoholic
temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation, slow extraction of aromas. Aged in wood for 12 months.

Color:

Intense, bright yellow.

Nose:

Notes of bergamot, the toastiness and toastiness of ageing, lovely freshness, accompanied by creamy notes.

Palate:

Rich and full-bodied, with beautifully ripe fruit, this gastronomic wine delivers fresh, well-balanced juice.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Arctic char, cod blanquette, white pudding with porcini mushrooms.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029.

Located in Ampuis on the finest terroirs, Domaine Garon expertly explores the slopes of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu, between schist and granite. Here, the commitment is to individual parcels, with each cuvée representing a unique expression of its soil or exposure, crafted with a distinctive vinification method.

Remaining true to tradition, the Garon family—now led by Kevin and Fabien—strives to produce delicate, generous, and approachable wines that stand out for their finesse and intense fruit character. Always highly prized by enthusiasts and praised by Olivier Poussier for their measured aging, these wines remain essential classics of the region.