Northern Rhône, Julien Pilon, Lieu-dit Vernon, AOC Condrieu, Blanc
Northern Rhône, Julien Pilon, Lieu-dit Vernon, AOC Condrieu, Blanc
Julien Pilon is a winemaker located in the Northern Rhône, near Condrieu. He studied winemaking and worked with people like Yves Cuilleron, Mas Amiel and Pierre-Jean Villa, and finally started his own project from scratch, making his first vintage in 2010 in his parent's garage. Step by step, he built his own brand, up to the point of purchasing his own cellar in the summer of 2020. Julien Pilon's estate is a modest 5 hectares, the rest of the production is sourced from his neighbors.
Presentation
Name of the locality of the Condrieu parcel. It is one of the greatest terroirs of the appellation.
Vinification
This small cuvée is harvested manually and vinified in barrels. After pressing, the juices are settled. Alcoholic fermentation at low temperature is slow and malolactic fermentation is complete.
Varietals
Viognier: 100
Specifications
Alcohol content: 13,5% vol.
GM:
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
