Christophe Pichon Rhone
Northern Rhone whites and reds, hand picked in Commack.
The story behind Christophe Pichon
The Northern Rhone is a narrow stretch of the Rhone river where Syrah grows on steep granite terraces and Viognier makes the white wines of Condrieu. Condrieu is a small appellation, all Viognier, and the wines are aromatic and full bodied, with stone fruit, honeysuckle and a soft texture. Saint Joseph is Syrah country, usually a little leaner and more peppery than its southern neighbors.
We stock Christophe Pichon in Commack in very small numbers, one or two bottles at a time, so what you see is what we have.
Explore the Christophe Pichon range
Two Northern Rhone bottles from Christophe Pichon, a white and a red, kept in small quantity at our Commack shop.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christophe Pichon Condrieu 750mL | White wine | 750mL | Viognier, stone fruit and honeysuckle, full and soft |
| Christophe Pichon Saint Joseph 750mL | Red wine | 750mL | Syrah, pepper and dark fruit, moderate body |
Which Christophe Pichon is right for you?
The Christophe Pichon Condrieu is $59.99 a bottle, which is fair for Condrieu, an appellation that never produces much wine. The Saint Joseph is $32.98 and is currently out of stock; ask us and we will tell you when it lands. Both are single bottles or a pair, not case buys.
Viognier gives weight and aroma without sweetness, a change from Chardonnay.
Peppery Northern Rhone red at a modest price when it is in stock.
Christophe Pichon cocktails and pairings
Serve the Condrieu lightly chilled with richer food, and the Saint Joseph a touch cooler than room with anything off the grill.