Les Vins de Vienne Collines Rhodaniennes Taburnum IGP 2022 750ml

There’s real density to the ripe yet fresh profile of peach and melon, washed over with cool stone minerality. Refreshing notes of mint and savory green herbs add brightness to the zesty finish, which offers good length and subtle brioche warmth. Drink now through 2030. 830 cases made, 150 cases imported.

• Country: France
• Region: Rhone Valley
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White

Varietal

Viognier

Although primarily associated with the Rhone region of France, the precise origins of the Viognier grape variety are unknown, and the subject of much debate. However, these fine and delicate green skinned grapes are an important varietal for many of France’s most elegant white wines, and they are quickly beginning to spread around the New World, too, where wineries are discovering their unique qualities and unusual character. Viognier grapes are notoriously difficult to grow, due to the fact they are highly susceptible to mildew, but wineries persevere with them nonetheless, producing wines which are highly aromatic and have a great, fruit-forward character. Their delicate aroma suggests sweetness due to its flowery, sappy nature, but the wine itself generally very dry and crisp, and full of summery, light and refined qualities.