Viognier

A few years ago, Viognier was a rarity. In 1965, only 8 hectares were found almost exclusively in Condrieu in the northern Rhône. Nowadays, this stylish exotically aromatic variety has been noticed, and is spreading across the south of France in Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence, as well as in California.

Viognier produces an intense, dry white wine, lots of fruit and a flavour mingling apricot, apple, peach and violet with a hint of honey.

Viognier is best drunk young. It is beautiful with spicy Asiatic dishes or with medium to strong cheeses. It is also an unusual choice for simply prepared lobster, roast chicken and sole or trout.

Aromas: apricot, violet, apple

French wines: Condrieu, Cote Rotie, Coteaux du Languedoc, etc
 

 

Other white grapes: Chardonnay - Chenin Blanc - Clairette - Muscadelle - Pinot Gris - Sauvignon - Semillon - Ugni Blanc - Red Grapes

 

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