M. Chapoutier
M. Chapoutier Condrieu Invitare
4.8
Expert Rating
4.1
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
M. Chapoutier Condrieu Invitare is a premium white wine produced by the renowned winemaker Michel Chapoutier. This wine comes from the Condrieu appellation in the Northern Rhône region of France, which is known for producing some of the world's finest Viognier wines. The grapes for this wine are sourced from steep, terraced vineyards with granite and schist soils, which impart unique mineral and floral notes to the wine. The winemaking process involves gentle pressing and fermentation in oak barrels, followed by aging on lees for several months to enhance the wine's complexity and texture. The resulting wine is a rich and aromatic Viognier with notes of apricot, peach, honey, and spice, and a long, elegant finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This full-bodied white from M. Chapoutier has a complex and intense nose of grapefruit, apricot, and white flowers.The palate is well balanced and reveals notes of ripe apricot, honey and spice. The finish is long and persistent with a pleasant mineral note. A great example of Condrieu at its best.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2036
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Viognier
ORIGINS
Winery: M. Chapoutier
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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