# Condrieu "Le Mornieux" (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine Faury
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Viognier
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €65
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 12–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** melon, nectarine, acacia blossom, orange blossom, apricot, lychee, honeysuckle, violet, jasmine, peach, cloves, vanilla, almond, ginger, honey, nutmeg

## About this wine

Domaine Faury's Condrieu 'Le Mornieux' 2021 is a dry white wine from the Northern Rhône, France, made exclusively from 100% Viognier. The estate is a family-run operation with a three-generation legacy, focusing on traditional winemaking. The wine originates from the AOC Condrieu, an appellation renowned for its Viognier wines cultivated on steep granite slopes. The 'Le Mornieux' cuvée represents a signature expression of this appellation from Domaine Faury.

## Interesting facts

- Condrieu is one of France's smallest appellations.
- Viognier is the only grape permitted in Condrieu.
- Domaine Faury's vineyards are on steep, terraced granite slopes.
- The wine is named 'Le Mornieux' after a specific vineyard parcel.

## Food pairing

The wine's ample body and rich texture complement creamy dishes and richer proteins. Its fresh acidity cuts through fat and balances richness, while aromatic notes can echo or contrast with herbs and spices in the food.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Domaine Faury's Condrieu begins with hand-harvested Viognier grapes. Following pressing and chilling, fermentation primarily occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. A portion of the wine undergoes aging in oak barrels for about 11 months, resting on fine lees. Before bottling, the wine is lightly filtered. The estate employs artisanal and sustainable farming practices.