Viognier (France)
Viognier is a French white grape from the Rhône Valley.
Typical Flavors
 Apricot |
 Peach |
 Mandarin |
 Mango |
 Honeysuckle |
 Lavender |
 Spices |
 Steel |
Apricot, Peach, Blossoms and Steel Minerality are typical Viognier flavors.
Perfume notes of Lavender, Chamomile, Thyme and Pine.
Profile
Viognier is aromatic, fat, fruity, and floral:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Medium to Full | ||
| FRUIT | Medium Plus | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - Low | ||
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Food Pairing
 Seafood |
 Lobster |
 Tuna |
 Sushi |
 Rice |
 Chicken |
 Chili |
 Thai |
Viognier loves food that is not too acidic and not too bold.
The aromatic and fruity nature pairs well with spicy foods such as Thai cuisine.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Creamy Seafood. Lobster. Crab.
Creamy Fish. Salmon. Sushi.
Chicken or Turkey.
Tai Cuisine.
Thai Basil or Tarragon.
Red Thai Curry.
Cheese:
Young Sheep Cheese.
French Specialities:
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The Ideal Glass
The Montrachet glass is perfect for full-bodied white wines such as:
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 aged wines.
The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop, and minimise the risk for it to be over-concentrated.
About Viognier
According to a legend, the Roman Emperor Probus introduced Viognier to France after he had brought it over from the Dalmatian coast of Croatia.
In the 1970s Viognier was nearly extinct. Today is Viognier planted all over the world.
But it's the terraces on the right bank of the Rhône Valley that produce the most valued examples.
Viognier is characterized by perfume and body
Côtes du Rhône
Côtes du Rhône is an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) wine region in the Rhône Valley of France. There are two main regions:
- Côtes du Rhône South (Méridional)
- Côtes du Rhône North (Septentrional)
Côtes du Rhône North
In the North, the main grape is Syrah.
The grapes grows on very steep slopes, and are manually picked in hillside trolleys, wich adds to the price.
Côtes du Rhône South
In the South, the main grape is Grenache.
The area is famous for its GSM wines: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.