By naming this range in honour of the epic of Capitan Ravoire – a valiant knight in the 16th century in the Comtat Venaissin in 1593 - Olivier Ravoire was keen to highlight the history of the Ravoire family. In this respect, the different appellations have been named using terms associated with chivalry.
Presentation
Presentation
"Archivolte", the name of our Condrieu vintage, refers a set of rows of molded and decorated voussoirs forming the arches supporting the walls or vaults of a building in the Middle Ages.
The vintage is the result of a meticulous blend of grapes from the best plots in the appellation. This wine was created to offer a rich tasting experience to share and discover.
The vintage is the result of a meticulous blend of grapes from the best plots in the appellation. This wine was created to offer a rich tasting experience to share and discover.
Terroir
Nature of the soil: Slopes of friable granite rich in clays.
In the vineyard
Average age of the vines: 45 years.
Winemaking
The harvest is manual and sorted, followed by a direct pressing of the grapes. Alcoholic fermentation takes place directly in new barrels and results in a wine.
Ageing
Aging in the same barrels for 10 months, with stirring during the first weeks following fermentation.
Varietal
Viognier : 100%
Specifications
Winegrowing label : Agriculture conventionnelle
Residual Sugar : < 2 g/l
Advice
Serving
Ideal service temperature: from 10°C to 12°C.
Tasting
Pale golden dress with golden reflections. The nose offers buttery notes, ripe fruits: mango, peach, and apricot. The palate is round and smooth, with buttery and ripe fruit flavors, a touch of spices, and a beautiful length.
