Condrieu “Le Tinal” AOC 2022 500ml

Wine description for Condrieu “Le Tinal” AOC 2022 500ml by Maison Stephan

Colour & Appearance

Bright lemon yellow with golden reflections and a delicate, almost dancing bead in the glass.

Nose

A captivating interplay of tropical fruits: mango, grilled pineapple and passion fruit meet grapefruit, blood orange and lychee. Behind them lie preserved peach, ripe pear and the blossoms of acacia and almond. Maple syrup, date and candied ginger lend depth, whilst thyme, lemon balm and coriander seed provide freshness. Fine vegetal notes of fennel and artichoke complete this complex picture.

Palate

A taut, slender Viognier that reveals the variety’s elegant side. The fruit is present yet tightly corseted, allowing the peaks of acidity to shine through. Herbal and ethereal, with an invigorating structure that encourages drinking. Here, finesse takes precedence over opulence.

Finish

Precise and persistent, with a spicy note of ginger and citrus zest that lingers long on the palate.

Terroir & Origin

From a tiny parcel of just 0.17 hectares in the commune of Verin, where magnesium iron mica and granite in the subsoil nourish the roots. The south-east-facing terraces of Côte-Rôtie offer ideal conditions for deep-rooted vines.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Viognier doré from sélection massale of 35-year-old vines. Maison Stephan works consistently close to nature: no additives, no filtration, sulphur close to zero. The must undergoes cold maceration and is pressed under carbon dioxide pressure; twelve months of ageing take place in used casks of Tronçais oak, as well as oak from the Alps and the Caucasus.

Food Pairings

Ideal with pan-fried John Dory with saffron broth and clams, pan-fried prawns with orange butter or a saffron risotto with orange zest.

Special Features

A Viognier that defies expectations: instead of opulent richness, it displays an almost electric tension and mineral precision, making it one of the most exciting white wines of the northern Rhône.