Description
La Combe de Malleval is Stéphane Ogier’s ‘basic’ Condrieu, available at a reasonable price, much to our delight. Behind the traditional burst of peach and apricot, one can detect hints of citrus, spices and a touch of honey. On the palate, its roundness and richness make it smooth yet elegant, with a well-balanced finish. An undeniably gastronomic profile for connoisseurs.
The estate
It was in 1997 that Stéphane Ogier joined the family estate, which has been rooted in the hillsides of Ampuis for seven generations. Upon taking over from his father Michel, he chose to work meticulously on his various terroirs to reveal the unique character of these historic sites.
Over the years, the estate has expanded beyond the village boundaries, driven by a desire to discover and enhance new terroirs. From his experience in Burgundy, Stéphane Ogier retains a taste for elegance and finesse, which has become a hallmark of his wines. Each year, the winemaker takes care to vinify the plots separately, to bring out the best of their potential. The blends are adjusted according to the vintages, each telling a story of its own.
The cuvée
- Estate: Stéphane Ogier
- Appellation: Condrieu
- Cuvée: La Combe de Malleval
- Alcohol content: 12.5%
- Grape varieties: 100% Viognier
- Terroir: Granitic soils on the ‘Veauvignière’ plots in Malleval and the ‘La Combe’ locality in St Pierre de Bœuf
- Harvest: Hand-picked, sorted in the vineyard
- Vinification: Direct pressing, fermentation in large casks (350L and foudres), indigenous yeasts
- Ageing: 8 months in barrels on fine lees
- Ageing potential: 2 to 10 years
What to eat with a Condrieu La Combe de Malleval by Stéphane Ogier?
- Fried whitebait
- Pike quenelles
- Frogs’ legs
- Foie gras
- Fruit tarts.
