Anne Pichon Vaucluse Viognier “Sauvage” VdP 2023 750ml

Anne Pichon estate is located in Mormoiron, at the bottom of Mont Ventoux. The estate was taken over by Marc and Anne Pichon in 2008. The vineyards are certified Organic since the beginning. Marc passed away in 2016 and his sister Veronique Pichon took up the torch to continue the tremendous efforts Marc had achieved in the vineyard and cellar. The estate consists today of 50 hectares. The Viognier has notes of apricot, mango, white peach, jasmin and honeysuckle. This cuvee is pretty round in mouth and the ripeness of the fruit is well balanced with the acidity.

• 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.