Domaine Yves Cuilleron - Roussilliere Doux 2022

A sweet expression from Cuilleron that is 1/3 each Marsanne, Roussanne, & Viognier. Grapes are harvested when overripe by successive sorting. 8 months of aging in barrels. The nose expresses notes of quince, honey and candied pear. Wonderful roundness on the palate accented by a tangy, citrus-forward finish. Drink now or with evolving notes of curry and spices. Perfect with blue cheeses and desserts.

The Cuilleron estate, located in Verlieu, a hamlet of Chavanay just south of Condrieu, is one of the benchmark producers of the Rhone. Proprietor Yves Cuilleron makes an assortment of wines from multiple appellations, including Condrieu, Saint Péray, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint Joseph, Cote Rotie, and a range of terrific varietally labelled Vin de Pays from the Collines Rhodaniennes. First founded in 1920, Yves Cuilleron’s grandfather began bottling his own wine in 1947. Yves’ uncle Antoine ran the winery from 1960 to 1987 and acquired eight hectares of vineyards in the Condrieu appellation, making them one of the more significant estates in the area. Yves took over the family domaine in 1987, added vineyards, and built a new winery and aging facility.