Viognier

An aromatic white wine variety native to Condrieu in the Northern Rhône. Known for aromas of apricot, white peach, and flowers, with a rich, oily texture. It nearly faced extinction but has now made a comeback.

Flavor Profile

Body

Acidity

Aromas

Primary Aromas

アプリコット白桃スイカズラオレンジブロッサム

Secondary Aromas

バニラスパイス

Tertiary Aromas

蜂蜜ジンジャー

History

Said to have been cultivated in the Northern Rhône since ancient Roman times. By the 1960s, it had declined to fewer than 30 hectares worldwide, but following success in California and Australia, it's now grown globally.

Sommelier Note

Viognier is a variety that overwhelms with its aromatic splendor. Condrieu's Viognier is especially exceptional, with apricot and floral aromas filling your palate. Don't over-chill as it closes the aromatics; enjoy at 12-14°C.

Related Regions

🇫🇷France

Rhône Valley

As France's second-largest wine region, the Rhône produces distinctly different wine styles in the north and south. The north features elegant yet powerful wines from single-variety Syrah, while the south produces warm, generous wines from Grenache-based blends. Home to world-renowned appellations like Hermitage and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Vallée du Rhône