Robert Niero spent 13 years working in a bank before marrying the late Jean Pinchon`s daughter and thus inheriting holdings in some of Condrieu's most illustrious vineyards. He made further purchases and now has just under 6 hectares of vineyards.Since 1994 Robert has vinified separately the grapes from his holdings in the Coteau de Chery and La Roncharde vineyards. The average vine age in the Coteau de Chery is high and the wines are powerful, well-structured and often exotically rich. (12 x 75 cl)
Andre Perret's winery is located in Verlieu-Chavanay, a small village just south of Vienne. He succeeded his father in 1982 with an estate of just half a hectare and today has 8 hectares spread through the Condrieu and St Joseph appellations. Recognised as one of the top producers in the area, Andre Perret's wines have that bit of extra concentration. He also somehow manages to combine this concentration with a great deal of finesse as befits a man whose unassuming personality consistently earns the respect of his peers. Condrieu Chery, with its golden yellow colour, balances elegance with strength. Its strong nature comes from the exceptional exposure of the hillside and the age of the vine stocks. Its bouquet of citrus fruits, violets and peach-apricot flavours gives it a rich and full character. (12 x 75 cl)