Paul Jaboulet Aine,'Les Cassines', Condrieu

A charming Condrieu with aromas of dried fruit, almond and hazelnut leading to a rounded, creamy palate with vine peach flavours carrying through to a long finish.

Producer Note

Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné was founded in 1834 and cultivates the iconic terroirs from the northern Rhône Valley across seven appellations. Family owned by the Frey family since 2006, talented winemaker Caroline Frey and her team implement heroic viticulture techniques on the unique, heritage landscapes. Following a long tradition in preserving and working the land, the Frey family are pioneers in biodiversity, with a nine hectare wildlife reserve and ecosystem preservation efforts. Since 2016, the vineyards have been certified AB organic and since 2021 the entire vineyard has been cultivated biodynamically and with a regenerative approach. The variety of soils and multitude of terroirs shape the distinctive character of their wines. Caroline is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines following a philosophy that when the grape varieties are in perfect harmony with the terroir, they reveal their finest expression. These are exquisite wines which beautifully reflect the nuances of their origins.

Vineyard

Exclusively crafted from Viognier grapes sourced from steep, granitic slopes in the village. Condrieu 'Les Cassines' derives its name from the quaint fishermen's cottages along the Rhône, reflecting its historical link to the region's commercial port and inland waterway industry. The vines are planted on the steep granite slopes overlooking the river, these parcels have an excellent exposure to the sun, facing south. The granitic soils sit atop glacial alluvium and are made up of biotite granite. The bunches are hand-harvested at optimum maturity.

Winemaking

The carefully sorted grapes were directly whole-bunched pressed before undergoing cool fermentation with selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks, cement egg, and partially in French oak barrels. The wine was aged on the fine lees for eight months in cement eggs, French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks, resulting in a wine with wonderful Condrieu expression and beautiful balance

Tasting Note

A charming Condrieu with aromas of dried fruit, almond and hazelnut leading to a rounded, creamy palate with vine peach flavours carrying through to a long finish.

Grape

Viognier 100%