CONDRIEU Maison DELAS 2023 CLOS BOUCHER 75 cl White Rhône Valley Wine

Description

Maison Delas Clos Boucher 2023: an exceptional Condrieu

Maison Delas’s Condrieu Clos Boucher 2023 is a single-vineyard cuvée that showcases all the nobility of the Viognier grape in the northern Rhône Valley. This little-known appellation is renowned for its steep slopes and terroirs that are particularly conducive to the aromatic expression of the grape variety. For this 2023 vintage, Clos Boucher is made from 100 per cent Viognier, sourced from plots with granitic soils.

The grapes are harvested by hand at peak ripeness. They are pressed whole, without destemming, to preserve the precision and finesse of the extraction. The wine is then aged on lees for 12 months in barrels, with regular stirring, before being blended and left to rest for a further six months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. This method lends the wine depth, a generous texture and a lovely length, whilst maintaining a precise expression of the terroir.

On tasting, the Clos Boucher 2023 offers a particularly refined expression of Viognier. The nose combines white flowers, yellow fruit, peach, apricot, warm stone and white pepper. On the palate, the texture is rich and silky, yet underpinned by lovely acidity that brings freshness and balance. The long, elegant finish returns to stone fruit and mineral nuances.

This great Condrieu white wine is also ideally suited to fine dining. It pairs with great finesse with lightly pan-fried white fish, poultry in a creamy sauce, saffron risotto, scallops or soft cheeses.