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