Made from a selection of the best vines in Chavanay, 'Les Candives' is not a district but the local name for Syrah. A concentrated nose of dark fruit, spice and liquorice. Lush, fresh Syrah yields a juicy, typical varietal. Pairs well with meat and fish with dense-textured flesh (e.g. tuna à la provençale).

Yves Cuilleron is one of the greats of Condrieu. He is based in the village of Chavanay, just south of Condrieu with familial roots going back a century. His grandfather was the first to bottle wine for commercial purposes in his village. Yves assumed control of the estate from his uncle Antoine in 1987. He increased the exposure of Condrieu but also gained holdings in nearby Cote-Rotie and even acquired vineyards in St-Peray, far to the south.

Syrah (100%)

Rhone Valley