Domaine GRAEME & JULIE BOTT - Condrieu 'Lieu-dit L'ALEAU' White 2022

Grapes

100% Viognier

Tasting Notes

The 2022 Domaine Graeme & Julie Bott Condrieu Lieu-dit L’ALEAU is a beautifully expressive Viognier, opening with vibrant aromas of ripe apricot, white peach, fresh pear, and yellow orchard fruit, intertwined with delicate floral notes of elderflower, violets, and white blossoms. Subtle hints of fresh-cut chive, gentle spice, and a distinctive mineral edge—crushed flint and stone—add further complexity. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, fresh, and caressing, driven by zippy acidity that keeps the natural richness of Viognier in perfect balance. The finish is long, clean, and succulent, with a faint, pleasant bitterness that enhances its precision. Made entirely from Viognier and matured in stainless steel to preserve purity and freshness, this early-picked 2022 bottling captures both the elegance and the mineral finesse of its L’ALEAU terroir.

More About The Winery

Nestled in the Northern Rhône Valley, Domaine Graeme & Julie Bott has quickly become one of the region’s most exciting and dynamic producers. Established by husband-and-wife team Graeme Bott, originally from New Zealand, and Julie Bott, a native of the Rhône, the domaine has earned an impressive reputation in a remarkably short time.

From their first vintage in 2016, the Botts have gained critical acclaim for their precise, terroir-driven wines across Condrieu, Côte-Rôtie, Saint-Joseph, and Collines Rhodaniennes. With a deep respect for the land, they practice sustainable viticulture, working steep granite slopes by hand to craft wines of purity, finesse, and energy.

Their Viognier from Condrieu shows crystalline minerality and floral elegance, while their Syrah from Côte-Rôtie and Saint-Joseph delivers aromatic complexity, balance, and remarkable aging potential. The style is modern yet respectful of tradition — wines that capture both Northern Rhône authenticity and Bott family innovation.