Lot presentation

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Viognier les Vignes d'à Côté Yves Cuilleron (Domaine) 2019

The wine

This Viognier comes from Vines grown in the commune of Chavanay in alluvial and granitic soil. They are sown with grass to protect against erosion, and are sustainably grown by hand. The grapes are harvested by hand and, upon arrival in the cellar, are methodically sorted. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation are performed in thermoregulated stainless steel vats with native yeasts. The wine is matured for six months on its lees, in vats and barrique barrels. This white wine has real body, and has rich, characteristic aromas of yellow fruit, stone fruit and floral notes. Its rounded, generous palate, featuring a tangy finish, enables gourmet pairings with gambas a la plancha prawns, for example.

About the Producer Yves Cuilleron

Yves Cuilleron likes good food and fine wine, and makes no secret of this. Viticulture has been in his blood for three generations so it was only natural for him to take over the family vineyard in 1987. His grandfather, Claude Cuilleron, planted the plot in 1920 and began bottling his own wine in 1947. Yves initially favoured a mechanised approach but his love of good wine led him back to a more traditional approach. He does not hold any certifications but his vineyards are tended meticulously with the goal of producing the best possible grapes. All the work is carried out by hand and chemical additives are prohibited. In the winery, vinification is traditional. Yves Cuilleron strives for overall harmony in his wines which are known for their elegant expression and finesse.