France-Nothern Rhône-Condrieu, St. Joseph Flashcards
What styles of wine produced in Condrieu?
still dry whites from 100% Viognier
soil of Condrieu?
decomposed granite w/ powdery mica (arzelle)
Who is the godfather of Condrieu?
Georges Vernay
believed that most cuttings of viognier in the world come from his vines
Who are primary producers of Condrieu?
Georges Vernay, Yves Couilleron, André Perret
What is monopole inside Condrieu?
Château Grillet
Who is past and current owner of Ch. Grillet?
Owned by François Pinault (purchased from Neyret-Gachet in 2011)
Which region of N. Rhône overlaps w/ Condrieu?
St. Joseph
When was the AOP of St Joe detrimentally extended?
1971
What are the general geo limits of St. Joe?
Through part of Condrieu down to St. Péray
What is the N most commune of St Joe?
St. Pierre de Boeuf (also for Condrieu)
What is the historical center of the St Joseph region?
village of Tournon, commune of Mauves
What is the largest AOP of N. Rhône?
St Joe
What is the soil structure of St Joe?
granite, sand, clay
Which 2 regions of N. Rhône have the highest percentage of clay?
St Joe
Crozes
What is the exposure of most vineyards of St Joe? Importance?
E facing
lose a few hours of afternoon sun, one of the reasons it is considered more basic region
What are the primary reasons why St Joe is considered a more entry level region?
- E facing vineyards
- higher portion of clay in soils
- heavy AOP extension to flatlands
What are styles of St Joe?
R/W from Syrah +10% max mars/rous
Who are most important producers of St Joe?
Raymond Trollat, Pierre Gonon, Dom. Coursodon, Pierre Gaillard, JL Chave
Who now farms most of Trollat’s vines? When were they purchased?
Pierre Gonon in 2005
- VV bottling from his Syrah vines
- 100+ yr old Chasselas as VdF
