2014 Jean-Luc Colombo Amour De Dieu Condrieu

Grapes come from 40-year-old vines that grow on very step granite slopes near the village of Malleval in the northern Rhône Valley. All work in the vineyards is done manually and without the use of pesticides or irrigation, respecting the local environment.

GRAPE VARIETIES 100% Viognier



PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES Grapes are hand-harvested and de-stemmed. Fermentation takes places in stainless steel tanks at an average temperature of 54°F. Fermentation then continues in barrels at approximately 60.8°F, making the total fermentation time 3 weeks. The wine is aged in 50% new and 50% 1-year-old oak on the lees for a period of one year. A weekly stirring of the lees during the first few months is followed by malolactic fermentation.



DESCRIPTION Color: Golden yellow, characteristic of a great Condrieu Aroma: Complex nose of apricots, pear, acacia and soft spices accompanied by hints of vanilla Taste: Rich, powerful and aromatic on the palate with a long and elegant finish; intense flavors of lychee nut, peach and exotic fruit. This wine is well balanced, with a fresh, pleasing acidity.