Clos Bellane Côtes du Rhône Villages Valréas 'Lusis Condri' 2024
4.3
HK$380
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Clos Bellane Côtes du Rhône Villages Valréas 'Lusis Condri' 2024 shows Viognier through the fresher conditions of its southern Rhône vintage. Spring brought heavy rain and a need for close attention to vineyard health; summer then delivered warmth without the sustained extremes that can accelerate ripening. Cool nights and a longer growing cycle helped the region retain acidity. Bellane's oldest Viognier vines occupy a less sunny, limestone-rich setting, adding a useful natural restraint. Together, that origin and the season provide a setting for ripe aromatics with freshness, rather than a rush toward excessive weight.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Peach, melon and fresh blossom give this wine a fragrant, inviting nose. The palate is soft and coating, with a generous centre held together by refined acidity. Its appeal develops through texture: ripe fruit fills the mouth, yet a fresh line keeps the long finish clear and composed. That combination makes it particularly useful with fish in a light cream sauce, roast pork with fennel, or gently spiced coconut prawns. Keep the seasoning measured so that the flowers and fruit remain visible; the wine has enough body to accompany a richer sauce without losing its refreshing role.
Winery Background The producer makes 'Lusis Condri' from old Viognier growing on limestone outcrops and Miocene clay. Picking is timed to capture ripe fruit that still has a crisp character, followed by hand selection in the vineyard, very slow fermentation and careful maturation. This focused approach sits within Clos Bellane's wider commitment to gravity handling and gentle cellar work. Its distinction is a precise reading of Viognier at an elevated Valréas site, where the grape's natural generosity is balanced by the producer's sustained search for purity and freshness.