Xavier Gerard

Viognier IGP Collines Rhodaniennes

2022

Collines Rhodaniennes

No. Rhône Valley

France

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Varietal

Viognier

Flavors

Ripe Apple

Lychee

Geranium

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Palate Character

Rich & Full

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Tasting Notes

Full bodied with medium acidity and a touch of sweetness, there is an attractive floral bouquet of geranium, honeysuckle and jasmine, with flavors of lychee, ripe apple, and citrus along with a salty minerality that lingers in the lasting finish.

COLOR

Pale Gold

BODY

ACIDITY

SWEET

ALCOH.

13.5%

GRAPE(S)

Viognier

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Why this wine made the cut…

Shows true varietal character, while capturing the unique terroir of the Rhône valley.

GRAPE VARIETAL(S)

Viognier

100% Vyo-NYAY

Viognier almost went extinct in the 1960s, but has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. Although grown around the word, it is most famous for the full bodied intensely aromatic floral white wines with a sometimes oily texture grown on granite terraces in Condrieu, and small amount to Syrah in Côte Rôtie, just north of Condrieu, adding aromatic complexity.

Country / State

France

Region

No. Rhône Valley

Sub Region

Collines Rhodaniennes

Producer

Xavier Gerard

Winemaker(s)

Xavier Gérard

Vintage

2022