Condrieu Le Riollement
At a Glance
- Variety: Viognier
- Vine Age: Planted in 1986
- Terroir: Located in Vérin, south-facing, shallow sandy soils on metamorphic granite
- Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée
- Vinification: Direct pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation in barrel. Aged for 8 months, half in barrel and half in tank.
Additional Info
Benoît Roseau first started farming these vines in 2013. He uses a small chenillard tractor for this vineyard, which has a density of 8,000 vines per hectare. The climate here is "Lyonnais": temperate winters, hot summers, and regular rainfall. This slope is sheltered from cold northern winds and exposed to the warmer southern winds that accelerate ripeness and protect against vineyard diseases.