Northern Rhone Condrieu and Chateau Grillet

Question 1

Which departements does Condrieu occupy?

Answer 1

Rhône
Ardèche
Loire

Question 2

What are the communes of production in Condrieu?

Answer 2

Condrieu, Vérin, and Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône are the original 3 communes of production. In 1967, Limony, Chavanay, Malleval, and Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf were added to the appellation.

Question 3

What is the minimum potential alcohol for Condrieu wines?

Answer 3

11.5%

Question 4

What is the primary soil type in Condrieu?

Answer 4

Decomplosed granite

Question 5

What are the wine styles allowed in Condrieu?

Answer 5

White wines from 100% Viognier

Question 6

The most favoured vineyards in Condrieu have a powdery mica rich topsoil locally know as?

Answer 6

Arzelle

Question 7

Who is the current owner of Chateau Grillet?

Answer 7

Francois Pinault since 2011

Question 8

What other notable vineyard in France does Francois Pinault own?

Answer 8

Chateau Latour

Question 9

Which vineyard sites in Condrieu are known for their Arzelle soils?

Answer 9

Chery
Chanson
Cote Bonnette
Les Eyguets

Question 10

Name two famous cuvee of Georges Vernay?

Answer 10

Côteau de Vernon

Les Chaillées de l’Enfer

Question 11

Name Guigal’s premium Condrieu wine

Answer 11

La Doriane

Question 12

`What is the size of Chateau Grillet?

Answer 12

3.8 Hectares or 9.4 acres