Yves Cuilleron Viognier Les Vignes d’a Côte 2022

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“Yves Cuilleron is a superstar of the Northern Rhône” thewinedoctor.com

“Yves Cuilleron has become one of the bright shining stars of the northern Rhone” Robert Parker

“In the space of a decade, Yves Cuilleron has established himself as one of the leading lights of France’s Northern Rhone…He is a modernist but not overtly so his wines straddle neatly the divide between traditionalists and the new-wave, in the sense that they retain their sense of place, but express their site in a slightly more approachable, immediate way. There’s purity to the fruit, and where new oak is used it isn’t excessive.” Wineanorack.com

In 1987 Yves took over his family wine estate (after 4 generations) located in Verlieu (in the town of  Chavanay) and since that time he has built an entirely new winery.  He has acquired additional vineyards (domaine is now 52 hectares) that cover appellations, including  Saint Joseph, Cote Rotie, Cornas, Condrieu, Saint Péray and a series of Vin de Pays from the Collines Rhodaniennes.  His philosophy in the vineyard is simple and very much a sustainable approach, no insecticides/pesticides only organic ones, majority is high density planted (competition between vines enhances fruit quality), handpicked fruit (much of vineyard is on terraces). Similarly in the winery a natural approach: wild yeasts, no additions, open fermenters (temperature controlled), maturation in french oak barriques and foudres (his wines are more about purity of fruit and he goes easy on the oak).

About this wine: 100% Viognier Blend of plots located in the PGI area “Collines Rhodaniennes”. 8 months of aging with 1/3 in barrels, 1/3 in tuns and 1/3 in vats. The color is golden and bright. Typical Viognier nose, with notes of ripe yellow fruits and violet. The palate is juicy and fresh, a tangy touch prolongs the aroma. This wine can be enjoyed young, as an aperitif or with grilled prawns. Alc. 13.5% vol.

RRP $62 Our Special Price $48.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine