Organic

Condrieu, "Roc d'Ucarisse", Dom. Clos de la Bonnette - 2019

Name: Condrieu, "Roc d'Ucarisse", Dom. Clos de la Bonnette
Brand: Dom. Clos de la Bonnette
SKU: 44990
Price: 73.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 44990 750mL

The Viognier vines from this celebrated appellation are grown on stone-terraced slopes that had been left to nature. The Guiller-Montabonnet family rescued this overgrown vineyard and produce this dry full-bodied white from late harvest grapes. It is fermented and aged with native yeast, with full malolactic fermentation, and aged in used barriques. Pair this powerful white with rich lobster dishes.

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Color

White

Vintage

2019

Country

France

Region

Rhône

Sub-Region

Condrieu

Producer

Dom. Clos de la Bonnette

Grape Variety

Viognier

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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