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

Wine:

The Committee's favorite, rated 93/100, the 2021 white Condrieu Combe de Malleval offers a fresh register typical of the vintage, with beautiful tension. Magnificent in its refinement and precision, it opens with notes of yellow fruit and apricot, set against a refined body. A very fine viognier of measure, digestible and pleasing, without any excess of power or woodiness. A bottle to be enjoyed as an aperitif,

Vinification:

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

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Floral fragrances punctuated by aromas of fresh fruit, citrus, pineapple.

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 center of attention, capturing with his wines the full spectrum of the finest expressions of the Rhône Valley. His top-tier terroirs, keen winemaking sense, and passionate spirit bring to life the most exquisite Rhône varietals, marked by robust intensity and juicy fruit flavors, reaching exceptional complexity levels.


Each cuvée carries this hallmark of dedication and excellence. The flip side: with increasing acclaim, getting your hands on these wines is becoming more challenging.