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French Grapes

Viognier

Viognier

Viognier is a white aromatic grape variety from the Northern Rhône Valley.

Viognier Flavors

Viognier has a lovely combination of spicy notes of apricot, peach and honeysuckle combined with perfumed, floral aromas, and a rounded, smooth finish.

Apricot
Apricot
Peach
Peach
Melon
Melon
Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle

Viognier can also be oak-aged, with more creamy flavours of vanilla and nuts.

New Oak
New Oak
Vanilla
Vanilla
Butter
Butter
Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts

Viognier Profile

Viognier is aromatic, fat, fruity, and floral:

SUGAR:Dry 3g/l
BODY:Full
FRUIT:Medium Plus
ACIDITY:Medium - Low
ALCOHOL:13.5-14.5% ABV
Temperature Serving temperature:
11-13°C (52-55°F)

Viognier Food Pairing

Viognier loves creamy dishes. The aromatic and fruity nature also pairs well with spicy Asian Curries.

Rich Seafood
Seafood
Lobster
Lobster
Quiche
Quiche
Fish Soup
Fish Soup
Risotto
Risotto
Smocked Salmon
Salmon
Chili
Curries
Pesto
Pesto
Chicken
Chicken
Pork
Pork
Veal
Veal
Cheese
Cheese

Excellent Pairing

Creamy Seafood. Lobster. Crab. Fish.
Creamy Chicken or Turkey. Coronation Chicken.
Creamy Curries. Kormas.
Creamy Tai Cuisine. Pad Thai.
Tagines with Apricot. Ginger. Saffron. Coconut.
Sweet Potatoes. Butternut Squash. Sweet Root Vegetables.

The Ideal Glass for Viognier

The Chardonnay Glass was designed for enjoying full-bodied white wines. They have a wider bowl and a tapered top to enhance the buttery and oaky notes found in aged wines.

The wide bowl steers the wine to the sensitive parts of the tongue, ensuring that the acidity creates a harmonious balance with the sweet aromas of the wine.

The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop. It also reduces the risk for over-concentrated aromas.

Viognier Cheese Pairing

Brie or Camembert

These creamy, rich cheeses complement the full, round mouthfeel of a full-bodied Viognier. The buttery flavors in both the wine and the cheese enhance each other beautifully.

Gruyère and Comté

The nutty, slightly sweet flavors of these cheeses pair well with the complex fruit and oak characteristics of a full-bodied white wine. The firm cheese texture adds a pleasant contrast to the richness of the wine.

Munster And Époisses

A rich and pungent washed-rind cheese provides a bold contrast to the refinement of a full-bodied Viognier.

Aged Gouda

Aged Gouda, with its caramel and butterscotch notes, matches the depth and complexity of a full-bodied Viognier. The wine’s acidity helps balance the cheese’s rich flavors.

Havarti

The creamy and mild flavor of Havarti pairs well with the rich and buttery texture of a full-bodied Viognier, making for a delightful and balanced pairing.

Aged Cheeses

The crystalline texture and savory, nutty flavor of aged chesses will complement the undertones of a full-bodied Viognier.

If You Like Viognier

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Pinot Blanc (France)
Rioja White Oaked (Spain)
Rosazzo (Italy)
Roussanne (France)
Sémillon (France)
Trajadura (Portugal)
Treixadura (Spain)
Viognier (France)

Côtes du Rhône North

In the Côtes du Rhône North, the main grape is Syrah.

The grapes grow on very steep slopes, and are manually picked in hillside trolleys, wich adds to the price.

Vignobles rhone

Black Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

Syrah

White Grapes

Sauvignon

Marsanne
Roussanne
Viognier

Soil

Soil

Clay.
Shale.
Rocks.
Granite.
Slate.

Climate

Soil

Hilly.
Steep Slopes.
Moderate Continental
Cold Winters. Warm Summers

Rhone

Red Wine Appelations

AppelationGrapes
Côte-Rôtie AOC Syrah and max 20% Viognier
Saint-Joseph AOC Syrah and max 10% Marsanne and Roussanne
Crozes-Hermitage AOC Syrah and max 15% Marsanne and Roussanne
Hermitage AOC Syrah and max 15% Marsanne and Roussanne
Cornas AOC100% Syrah

White Wine Appelations

AppelationGrapes
Condrieu AOC 100% Viognier
Château-Grillet AOC 100% Viognier
Saint-Joseph AOC Marsanne and Roussanne
Crozes-Hermitage AOC Marsanne and Roussanne
Hermitage AOC Marsanne and Roussanne
Saint-Péray AOC Marsanne and Roussanne

Sparkling Applications

Grapes
Saint-Péray AOC Marsanne and Roussanne

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