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Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery
Domaine Remi Niero
France - Rhone Valley - Condrieu AOC

Considered one of the most beautiful terroirs of the appellation, the famous hillside of Chery is composed of small terraces enjoying a Southern exposure and grown on a granite soil known as "arzelle". This magnificent cuvee is characterized by its exceptional richness, balance and minerality. Endowed with a great aromatic complexity that develops with aeration, the wine is a pure expression of a luxurious nectar.

 

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Specifications
Appellation
Condrieu AOC
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Viognier
Age of vines
30 years
Soil type
decomposed granite on the slopes of the famous hillside of "Chery".
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. 40% aged in French oak barrels for 12 months; 60% aged in stainless steel tanks. Batonnage & Malolactic fermentation.
Pairings

Sweetbreads cooked with morels, grilled white fish with green asparagus' risotto, veal chop, Japanese food.

Reviews and News

2020 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 95 PTS - JD

2020 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 95 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"The 2020 Condrieu Chery is slightly more reductive, yet still has brilliant notes of white peach, crushed stone, spice, and honeyed white flowers. Brilliant on the palate as well, with medium-bodied richness, integrated acidity, and a great finish, it's another stunning wine from this estate I'd be thrilled to drink."

- Jeb Dunnuck (February 2022), 95 pts

2019 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 96 PTS - JD

2019 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 96 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"The 2019 Condrieu Chery is always a more steely, mineral-driven example of this appellation, but it packs a punch in 2019 and has powerful notes of buttered citrus, pineapple, honeysuckle, and a liquid rock-like minerality. These carry to a rich, full-bodied Condrieu with an opulent texture, moderate acidity, and a great finish. As with most 2019 Condrieu (and 2018s), it's not going to be the longest lived, but who cares? Drink this brilliant wine over the coming 4-5 years."
- Jeb Dunnuck (The Northern Rhône: 2018 and 2019), 96 pts

2019 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 93 PTS - WA

2019 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 93 PTS - WA

wa93"From vines around 70 years of age on a south-facing slope (one of the most famous in Condrieu), Niero's 2019 Condrieu Chéry is pretty textbook stuff, overflowing with scents of jasmine, hibiscus, ginger and white pepper. There's a base of melon and pineapple, but this medium to full-bodied wine is more about flowers and complexity than richness of fruit, reverberating with echoes of breath-freshening spice.
Remi Niero has turned out some wonderful wines. Modern and clean without having lost their sense of place, his various 2019 bottlings from Condrieu, in particular, are stunning. Bravo! - Joe Czerwinski"

- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (May 2021), 93 pts

2018 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 94 PTS - Editors' Choice - WE

2018 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 94 PTS - Editors' Choice - WE

wine enthusiast 94 pts

"Spicy gingerbread tones and bright, luminous white peach and tangerine extend from nose to finish in this glossy, concentrated Condrieu. True to form, it's a classically zaftig sip packed densely with honeyed tropical fruit flavors and silken skeins of cream. Stunning in youth but structured enough to age beautifully through 2035 and likely further. - ANNA LEE C. IIJIMA"

- Wine Enthusiast (February/March 2021), 94 pts, Editors' Choice

2018 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 91+ PTS - JD

2018 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 91+ PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"The 2018 Condrieu Chery from Niero is a solid effort that leans toward the more fresh, racy side of the spectrum while still holding onto plenty of fruit. Spiced citrus, honeyed limes, spice, and a touch of sappy floral notes all flow to a medium-bodied, mineral-laced Condrieu that stays tight and compact on the palate. It's going to benefit from a year in bottle and keep for 2-3 years or more."
- Jeb Dunnuck (The Northern Rhône: 2017 and 2018), 91+ pts

2016 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 96 PTS - JD

2016 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 96 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"Lastly, and up with the crème de la crème of the appellation, the 2016 Condrieu Chéry is about as textbook as it gets. Apricots, buttered citrus, flowers, and an undeniable minerality all emerge from this medium to full-bodied, layered, multi-dimensional beauty that carries tons pure fruit, yet stays balanced and pure. Bravo!"
- Jeb Dunnuck (Northern Rhône: The Blockbuster 2015s and Elegant 2016s, January 2018), 96 pts

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2016 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 93-95 PTS - WA

2016 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 93-95 PTS - WA

wa300"From 70-year-old vines, the 2016 Condrieu Chéry is a bit more concentrated than Niero's Les Ravines bottling, but otherwise, it's similar in its aromas of crushed stone and pineapple. Like the other wines at this estate, it's aged 12 months in a mix of stainless steel (60%) and oak barrels (40%), giving it a rich, slightly oily texture. It's harmonious and long, with pineapple and melon flavors giving way to gingery spice on the finish. - Joe Czerwinski"
- The Wine Advocate (Issue #234, December 2017), 93-95 pts

2014 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 93 PTS - VINOUS

2014 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 93 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo"Brilliant yellow-gold. Powerful peach, melon and tangerine aromas, backed by floral and honey nuances. Silky and open-knit, showing very good heft and thrust to the juicy citrus and pit fruit flavors. Rich yet lively thanks to a core of acidity that drives a long, ginger-accented finish. Textbook Condrieu, and the type I'd drink with decadent foods, like sweetbreads or Veal Oscar. Blue cheeses would also work well. - Josh Raynolds"

- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (July 2017), 93 pts

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2014 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 92 PTS - WE

2014 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 92 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 92 pts"Vanilla, honeysuckle and grapefruit are shaded in savory shades of earth, pollen and nuts in this creamy, full-bodied Viognier. It's a hefty, concentrated wine with soft acidity but hints of lemon and orange peel brighten a lingering finish."
- Wine Enthusiast (March 2018), 92 pts

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2014 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 92 PTS - WA

2014 Domaine Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 92 PTS - WA

wa92"A deep, rich and mineral-laced style of Condrieu, Niero’s 2014 Condrieu Chéry is loaded with notions of apple blossom, honeyed tangerine, smoke and citrus. Coming all from the famed granite soils of the Chéry lieu-dit (which is one of the top terroirs in Condrieu and consist of mostly 50- to 80-year-old vines), this medium to full-bodied beauty has plenty of mid-palate depth, good acidity and a focused, yet lengthy feel on the palate. Aged 12 months in 60% stainless steel and 40% in oak, it’s a terrific success in this less than straightforward vintage.- Jeb Dunnuck"
- The Wine Advocate (Issue #222, December 2015), 92 pts

Producer Information: Domaine Remi Niero

Founded in 1973, Domaine Niero is run today by the third generation, Remi Niero. Remi took over from his father, Robert, in 2004, after inheriting a lifetime of knowledge and ...
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