Viognier

Viognier
TASTING NOTES Viognier
Appearance: Golden, bright and clear, with glimmers of green.
Nose: Robust with notes of pear in syrup. Hints of fresh apricot, sweet almond, and brioche.
Palate: Suave and fresh. Notes of peaches and verbena.
Finish: Long and crisp.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Perfect for aperitifs. Pairs excellently with poultry, fried foie gras, white fish with creme, or blue cheese. Serve slightly chilled at 14 °C.
SPECIFICATIONS
Varieties: Viognier (100%)
Alcohol: 13%
pH: 3.3
Total acidity: 3.8 g/l (as sulphuric), 5.9 g/l (as tartaric)
Residual sugar: 2.7 g/l
Barrel-aged: 7 months in demi-muids
VINEYARD NOTES
Vines: 14 years old. North facing at 550m.
Soil: Argilo-calcaire (clay and limestone) and very stony.
Pruning method: Single cordon de Royat, 4 shoots per cordon.
Treatments: No synthetic treatments used; biodynamic principles ensure health of vine and soil. Organic wine (certified by Ecocert).