# Chapoutier Invitare Condrieu (2022)

- **Producer:** M. Chapoutier
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Viognier
- **Region:** Rhône Valley, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €37
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, tangerine, apricot, violet, lychee, peach, lilac, vanilla, smoke, orange marmalade

## About this wine

Chapoutier Invitare Condrieu is a 100% Viognier white wine from the AOC Condrieu in the Northern Rhône Valley, France. Produced by the esteemed M. Chapoutier, the wine's name, 'Invitare,' signifies an invitation to share and enjoy, echoing the region's ancient traditions. The estate's philosophy is to express the authentic character of its terroir, with this bottling benefiting from old vines grown on unique schist and granite soils. The 2022 vintage has garnered significant critical attention.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Invitare' is Latin for 'to invite'.
- Vine age for this wine is approximately 80 years.
- Chapoutier is one of the most awarded wineries globally.
- Soils are composed of schist and altered granites.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and lush texture complement richer dishes, while its balanced acidity cuts through creamy sauces and fatty proteins. Floral and fruit notes can echo or contrast with ingredients like herbs, spices, and fruits in the dish.

## Wine making process

The Chapoutier Invitare Condrieu is produced using 100% Viognier grapes, hand-harvested at optimal maturity. Alcoholic fermentation occurs at controlled temperatures (16-18°C), with a portion of the wine fermented in oak casks. Following fermentation, the wine rests on its lees for about 8 months. Aging involves 15% in new barrels and 85% in demi-muids, contributing to the wine's complexity and structure.