Yves Cuilleron a Chavanay
Les Vignes d'à Côté Viognier
Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Translates to “The Vines Next Door,” pale lemon with aromas of tropical fruits and blossom notes. On the palate flavors of peach, ripe melon and citrus with notes of honeysuckle. Aged on lees for 7 months giving a beautiful mouthfeel, medium+ finish ending with fruit and floral character. Very Nice.
Translates to “The Vines Next Door,” pale lemon with aromas of tropical fruits and blossom notes. On the palate flavors of peach, ripe melon and citrus with notes of honeysuckle. Aged on lees for 7 months giving a beautiful mouthfeel, medium+ finish ending with fruit and floral character. Very Nice.
Jun 9th, 2020
Back with another entry-level Cuilleron...
Having enjoyed this wine’s siblings the Syrah and Marsanne recently (two of the best value wines I’ve discovered this year) I thought the logical progression was this Viognier. Though this didn’t have quite the aromatic charm of Condrieu nor the depth and intrigue of the Marsanne I tried, it was still a solid white that did nothing wrong. At £19/btl, though, I’d prefer to spend a fraction more and get a white Saint-Joseph.
Good to try it!
Back with another entry-level Cuilleron...
Having enjoyed this wine’s siblings the Syrah and Marsanne recently (two of the best value wines I’ve discovered this year) I thought the logical progression was this Viognier. Though this didn’t have quite the aromatic charm of Condrieu nor the depth and intrigue of the Marsanne I tried, it was still a solid white that did nothing wrong. At £19/btl, though, I’d prefer to spend a fraction more and get a white Saint-Joseph.
Good to try it!
After a clunker of a ‘16, here’s a textbook ‘18. Exotic and flowery, but neither overripe nor overelaborated. Cuilleron isn’t the most consistent of growers, but when he’s on, he’s on.
After a clunker of a ‘16, here’s a textbook ‘18. Exotic and flowery, but neither overripe nor overelaborated. Cuilleron isn’t the most consistent of growers, but when he’s on, he’s on.
Oct 15th, 2019
The viscosity always interests me, & thought an old world Sauvignon Blanc at first, but in the end— I always like, not love, viognier
The viscosity always interests me, & thought an old world Sauvignon Blanc at first, but in the end— I always like, not love, viognier
Mar 12th, 2019Bang average. Fat, flabby, overripe, lacking spine. Clean, but tasting of stewed pit fruits and utterly forgettable. #cuilleron #viognier
Bang average. Fat, flabby, overripe, lacking spine. Clean, but tasting of stewed pit fruits and utterly forgettable. #cuilleron #viognier
Oct 11th, 2018
Ginger, apricot, peach and jasmine tea heaven. Nose deserves a 9.5 but not quite for the palate. Oily texture. Diminished acidity. Very hollow on the mid palate and a bit flabby.
Ginger, apricot, peach and jasmine tea heaven. Nose deserves a 9.5 but not quite for the palate. Oily texture. Diminished acidity. Very hollow on the mid palate and a bit flabby.
1 person found it helpfulJan 5th, 2018Very traditionally for its place, it's more earthy and astringent, not in a bad way. Not as fruity as the more common new world expressions.
Very traditionally for its place, it's more earthy and astringent, not in a bad way. Not as fruity as the more common new world expressions.
1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2016
Mid greenish yellow. Aromatic. Muscat, Tea, dairy aroma. Bone dry, Mid acidity, not bitter aftertaste. Beauty.
Mid greenish yellow. Aromatic. Muscat, Tea, dairy aroma. Bone dry, Mid acidity, not bitter aftertaste. Beauty.
Aug 27th, 2016Not too sweet Viognier with a lot of acidity to balance. Sooo good with chicken.
Not too sweet Viognier with a lot of acidity to balance. Sooo good with chicken.
Oct 19th, 2015
Tasty peach cobbler in the glass.
Tasty peach cobbler in the glass.
Jul 7th, 2015