Here, the Viognier expresses itself in a fresh, balanced, charming, and highly aromatic style.
Paul Jaboulet Aîné
WHITE WINE
Benefiting from the genuine expertise of Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné — in grape selection, blending, winemaking, and ageing — this cuvée is the result of a meticulous selection carried out between the first Alpine and Cévennes foothills and the Mediterranean coast.
Appellation:
Crozes-Hermitage
Grape varieties:
100% Viognier
Here, the Viognier expresses itself in a fresh, balanced, charming, and highly aromatic style.
The art of freshness and charm in every sip.
GEOLOGY
This cuvée comes from terroirs bathed in sunshine by day and cooled by night, an ideal thermal contrast to reveal the aromatic complexity of Viognier. The foothill and hillside soils, rich in limestone and slightly clayey, combined with the sea’s temperate influence, enhance the wine’s natural freshness.
VINIFICATION
The grapes are harvested very early to take advantage of the morning coolness. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks for 10 to 15 days.
AGEING
Aged in stainless steel tanks on fine lees for 6 months.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Ideal serving temperature is around 12°C.
FOOD PAIRING
Scallop carpaccio with lime.
TASTING
Lovely pale blonde color with green highlights.
Expressive nose marked by aromas of white flowers (acacia, hawthorn) accompanied by notes of white-fleshed fruits (pear).
On the palate, this wine is fresh and indulgent, with a beautiful balance that carries through to the finish.
An exceptionally mild and dry winter was followed by a spring marked by abundant rainfall, which helped replenish water reserves. Budburst, which occurred very early due to high temperatures, was then slowed by a cool and wet May, bringing flowering in line with that of the previous year.
A mix of warmth and humidity, with the onset of veraison in early August. Despite a high risk of mildew in spring, the vines developed without water stress. The summer heat allowed for rapid and even ripening of the grapes.
