Vignerons du Mont Ventoux - IGP Méditerranée Viognier 2018

IGP Méditerranée|White wine

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Viognier

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This harmonious, fruity Viognier evokes exotic fruits and orchard fruits, with hints of floral notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with well-balanced acidity and an explosion of flavors. An approachable, easy-drinking white—best served well chilled!

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Estate

Vignerons du Mont Ventoux

Vintage

Viognier

Vintage

2018

Designation

IGP Méditerranée

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

100% Viognier

Terroirs

Very gravelly and stony clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Destemming, brief cold maceration with the skins, pneumatic pressing, low-temperature fermentation

Livestock farming

Aged in concrete tanks for several months before bottling

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Bright golden yellow with silvery highlights

Nose

An expressive bouquet of exotic fruits, apricot, and subtle floral notes (acacia, orange blossom), with hints of citrus

Palate

Rich and creamy, with intense fruity flavors of apricot and mango. A long, savory finish.

Serve

At 10°C

Drink before

2021

Food and wine pairings

It pairs perfectly with pike quenelles in Nantua sauce, or with exotic, spicy dishes like those found in Thai cuisine...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

Les Vignerons du Mont Ventoux is a cooperative founded in 1924. It brings together about 100 winegrowers, managing over 1,000 hectares of AOC Ventoux, IGP, and Vins de France vineyards. The vineyards are primarily planted on the southwestern slope of Mont Ventoux, at altitudes between 200 and 500 meters, well sheltered from the mistral.