Viognier

• Appellation : Pays d’Oc IGP
• Grape Variety : 100% Viognier

Vineyard

• Soil type: Clay and Limestone on a lagoon bed with salt content
• Age of the vineyard: 18 year-old
• Pruning: Simple Guyot
• Harvest: Mechanical harvesting at night in order to prevent from oxidation and preserve the expression of the delicate varietal aromas
• Average yield: 60 hl/ha
• Density of planting: 4,000 plants/ha
• Elevation: 100 m
• Climate: Mediterranean with continental and oceanic influences

Vinification

A part is vinified using pellicle maceration while the rest goes to direct pneumatic pressing. Stalk removal at 8°C, fermentation at low temperatures for three weeks; stirred and matured on fine lees for two months, then in lined concrete tanks.

Tasting Notes

• Colour : Straw yellow. Full-bodied and flavour.
• Nose : intense and very complex nose of pineapple, lychees, peaches and apricots.
• Palate : Full-bodied and flavourful on the palate.
• Food pairing : Served between 12°C-13°C, not too cold, and let the wine breathe or decant it before serving. Goes well with spicy and exotic cooking and can also stand alone as a cocktail wine.

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