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Collines Rhodaniennes: Le Pied de Samson 2010

This charming, up-market Vin de Pays hails from the upper slopes, above the climats of La Caille and Mirebaudy, which are not classified as Condrieu as they lie over 300 metres above sea-level.

• Style: White Wine, Dry (Sec), Medium-bodied
• Region: Rhone, Condrieu
• Producer: Domaine Georges Vernay
• Vintage: 2010
• Grape variety (Cépage): Viognier
• Wine pairing - drink with: Thai or Indian
• Cellarage: Best drunk when young within in its first 3 years.
• Vinification: Low yields (circa 30 hl/ ha) of hand harvested grapes (gathered in the morning only, to ensure a cool start to fermentation) are brought in as late as possible to maximize ripe fruit flavours. A malolactic fermentation is normally permitted as it enhances both bouquet and stability. The wine is vinified in modern thermo-regulated stainless steel vats and is bottled in the early Spring to preserve its fresh fruity character. This charming, upmarket Vin de Pays hails from the upper slopes, above the climats of La Caille and Mirebaudy, which are not classified as Condrieu as they lie over 300 metres above sea-level.
• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12.5%