Domaine Christophe Billon

Les Matisses

One of 1500 bottles produced! Don't miss out on this elegant and complex expression of Viognier from the prestigious Condrieu appellation. Rich notes of citrus and apricot with a silky texture that lingers on the palate.
Vintage

Description

From the well-known lieu-dit "La Caille" in the Condrieu appellation, this 100% Viognier wine is 60% barrel fermented, giving the wine some weight and texture with subtle notes of oak that complement the rich, stone fruit characters. The complexity added with floral notes gives multiple dimensions on the nose and palate. This wine can be enjoyed on its own or with fresh goat cheese, roast chicken and deep-fried snapper.

ABV: 14.0%

Wine Origin

Condrieu
Rhône Valley
France

Producer Info

Situated 3 kilometres from the city of Ampuis in the Northern Rhône, Christophe Billon has been meticulously mastering his craft since the 1990s. Starting with his first Côte Rôtie vintage in 1991, him and his wife Maryline has been expanding their domaine with the addition of their son Corentin in 2018.

They currently hold approximately 10 hectares over 3 different appellations, which include their prestigious single vineyard Côte Rôtie wines, La Brocarde and La Côte Rozier, released in 2000 and in 2015, respectively. The oldest vines dates back to 1942, planted by Christophe’s grandfather.

In 2006, they decided to embark on a new adventure in the up-and-coming region across the Rhône River near the city of Vienne, producing their first vintage of La Bâtie in 2009.

Equipped with the HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) Level 3 certification, Christophe and his team continuously makes conscious decisions about the well-being of the environment and the biodiversity throughout his vines.

Description

From the well-known lieu-dit "La Caille" in the Condrieu appellation, this 100% Viognier wine is 60% barrel fermented, giving the wine some weight and texture with subtle notes of oak that complement the rich, stone fruit characters. The complexity added with floral notes gives multiple dimensions on the nose and palate. This wine can be enjoyed on its own or with fresh goat cheese, roast chicken and deep-fried snapper.

ABV: 14.0%

Wine Origin

Condrieu
Rhône Valley
France

Producer Info

Situated 3 kilometres from the city of Ampuis in the Northern Rhône, Christophe Billon has been meticulously mastering his craft since the 1990s. Starting with his first Côte Rôtie vintage in 1991, him and his wife Maryline has been expanding their domaine with the addition of their son Corentin in 2018.

They currently hold approximately 10 hectares over 3 different appellations, which include their prestigious single vineyard Côte Rôtie wines, La Brocarde and La Côte Rozier, released in 2000 and in 2015, respectively. The oldest vines dates back to 1942, planted by Christophe’s grandfather.

In 2006, they decided to embark on a new adventure in the up-and-coming region across the Rhône River near the city of Vienne, producing their first vintage of La Bâtie in 2009.

Equipped with the HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) Level 3 certification, Christophe and his team continuously makes conscious decisions about the well-being of the environment and the biodiversity throughout his vines.