2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Viognier
Drinking Window Very long ageing potential
Classification Vin de France, sweet white
Region Vin de France
Soil Clay at the surface over basalt from the coiron massif
Fermentation Vessels 600 L demi-muids (large wooden barrels)
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested at optimum maturity into 10 kg crates and dried in a drying room for 30–50 days by passerillage. After whole-bunch pressing, the juice underwent light settling and a very long fermentation. High must sugar caused fermentation to stop naturally at approximately 120 g of residual sugar; the source does not state a per-volume basis. The wine matured for 24 months on fine lees. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12 °C.
Certifications Demeter; ECOCERT France (FR-BIO-01)
Tasting Notes Golden straw-yellow; intense exotic fruit, orange and apricot aromas; very mellow, persistent palate balancing alcohol and residual sugar
Food Pairing Gorgonzola; roast chicken with apricots; crème brûlée
Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de France, sweet white
Region Vin de France
Certifications Demeter; ECOCERT France (FR-BIO-01)
2017 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de France, sweet white
Region Vin de France
Certifications Demeter; ECOCERT France (FR-BIO-01)
2016 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de France, sweet white
Region Vin de France
Certifications Demeter; ECOCERT France (FR-BIO-01)
2015 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de France, sweet white
Region Vin de France
Certifications Demeter; ECOCERT France (FR-BIO-01)
2014 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de France, sweet white
Region Vin de France
Certifications Demeter; ECOCERT France (FR-BIO-01)
2012 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de France, sweet white
Region Vin de France
Certifications Demeter
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2011 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de France, sweet white
Region Vin de France
Certifications Demeter
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2009 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de France, sweet white
Region Vin de France
Certifications Demeter
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2008 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de France, sweet white
Region Vin de France
Certifications Demeter
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2007 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de France, sweet white
Region Vin de France
Certifications Demeter; ECOCERT France (FR-BIO-01)
2006 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de France, sweet white
Region Vin de France
Certifications Demeter; ECOCERT France (FR-BIO-01)
2005 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de France, sweet white
Region Vin de France
Certifications Demeter; ECOCERT France (FR-BIO-01)
2004 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de France, sweet white
Region Vin de France
Certifications Demeter; ECOCERT France (FR-BIO-01)
2001 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de table blanc
Region Vin de France
Certifications ECOCERT France (FR-BIO-01)
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2000 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de table blanc
Region Vin de France
Certifications ECOCERT France (FR-BIO-01)
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Producer Information
Website
Address
18 avenue du Docteur Paul Durand, 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage, France
Phone
+33 4 75 08 92 64
Email
Owner
Michel Chapoutier
Cellarmaster
Michel Chapoutier