A Master Sommelier gives Angus a bottle he only gifts to close friends… and it turns into one of the most fascinating white wine episodes we’ve ever recorded.Carlos Santos introduces us to Condrieu, one of France’s most premium white wine regions, made exclusively from Viognier. Once nearly extinct, this grape is now producing some of the richest, most textural and most underrated white wines in the world.
Bottle: 2018 Yves Cuilleron Condrieu ‘Les Chaillets’ Viognier Vieilles Vignes
Glassware used: RIEDEL
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We break down:
- Why Condrieu is so expensive
- Why Viognier nearly disappeared
- How to blind taste Viognier
- Why this 2018 bottle still tastes young
- The perfect food pairing (Murray cod + butter sauce)
- Carlos ranks Viognier in his top white grape varieties
If you love Chardonnay, Chablis, Albariño or discovering hidden gems, this episode is for you.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00 The bottle Carlos only gifts friends
01:20 Why this wine nearly went extinct
03:00 What is Condrieu?
04:45 Condrieu vs Viognier explained
06:50 Why Condrieu is expensive
08:45 Can white wine age properly?
10:45 How to blind taste Viognier
12:50 Is Viognier beginner friendly?
15:55 Why Carlos gifted Angus this bottle
17:00 Best food pairing for Condrieu
20:45 Carlos ranks Viognier top 5
21:35 Final thoughts
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