Paul Jaboulet Aîné Vin de France Viognier 2023 (France)

Description

Dry, Floral, Pear

"I tried this wine over three days and found the best drinking window to be at the start of day three. The wine needs a little time to open up and reveal its more delicate, floral side, as well as the light oily texture the variety can show. Flavours of apple and pear, with notes of citrus and white apricot. A medium+ acid line, balanced and well made. Best drinking from late 2025 through 2029" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Aug 2025

"The classic white grape of the Rhône, this viognier is dry and elegant at 13.5% ABV. Subtle flavours of poached pear, triple sec, clover honey and blond tobacco, with a hint of baking spice" Phil Parker, Dec 2024

A lovely, clear, brilliant colour with hints of water green. The first nose is very floral (acacia, hawthorn), followed by notes of white-fleshed fruit (granny apple, ripe pear). Good acidity on the palate. The wine is also full-bodied. The white fruits mentioned above are also present.

This cuvée has been made from a very drastic selection between the Mediterranean sea and the foothills of the French Alps and the Massif Central area. In these spots, Viognier is very expressive.

Fermented at a low temperature for two weeks in thermo-regulated tanks in order to keep all their aromatic potential.