Hameau Toucheboeuf
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It takes a certain kind of bold obsession to turn top-tier Condrieu fruit into a Vin de France. That’s exactly what Simon Gastrein did. But there is a method to his madness. By setting aside the fame of the appellation, he strips away the noise to focus on what truly matters: an incredible wine that bridges the gap between France's legendary terroir and the oldest traditions of the craft.
The Montée du bois Lombard is a rocky path that runs alongside the waterfall known as Le Saut de Lorette. It is a passage as wild as it is lush, with an ascent that will certainly work your calves.The vineyard sits right there, at an altitude of 450 meters. The slope is steep; you have to hold onto the pillars planted between the vines, which are specifically designed for this purpose.
As for the wine itself, it is simply exceptional, redefining the very essence of Viognier—a grape variety I long dismissed for its lack of acidity and finesse. Here, in its finest attire, it would outshine Burgundian Chardonnays, Savagnins from the Jura, and even the white wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Sometimes we wait for the right occasion to open a bottle, but at times, isn't it the bottle itself that creates the occasion?
Region: Northern Rhône/Condrieu VDF
Grape: 100 % Viognier
Alcohol: 12.8%
Total SO2: Traces.
Service: 12°C
For: Meaningful moments.
Tech facts:
Soils: Granit & Schists. One of the only vineyards to have schists in Condrieu which gives it its outstanding freshness for Condrieu. 450m of altitude.
Manual harvest. Spontaneous fermentation. No added sulfites. No herbicides, no mineral fertilisation, no pesticides. Direct press. 1 year skin contact in Qvevri on the lees. 2 years of ageing in bottle. Bottled without fining and filtration.
