M. CHAPOUTIER ALCHEMY LA COMBE PILATE VIOGNIER
Delicious Viognier from the Northern Rhône
Collines Rhodaniennes, Northern Rhône
2018
14.5% ABV.
100% Viognier
75cl
£19.95
Price includes VAT
Tasting notes:
Delicate with notes of bergamot and flint stone. Very fresh on entry, dominated by the typical Viognier aromas. On the mid-palate, there is good balance between the acidic tension associated with its terroir of origin and the natural full body of the varietal and its ageing. The finish is savoury, bringing out the rustic and mineral overtones.
About the wine:
Direct pressing of the whole bunches. Selection of the best juices from the pressing. Light settling. Fermentation followed by 8-9 months ageing in stainless vats. Undergoes malolactic fermentation. Very light stirring up of the lees (batonnage) during the first months of ageing.
About the producer:
One of the oldest companies in the Rhône Valley, dating back to the first vineyards in 1879. The well known estate is now driven by Michel Chapoutier – the biodynamic pioneer of the region.
Food match:
Fish, shellfish, grilled or roasted white meats, creamy cheeses.
