Viognier was originally cultivated in the northern Côtes-du-Rhône. In the last quarter of the 20th century, it has become one of the most popular varieties worldwide after having almost disappeared previously. In 2007, Maison Louis Latour decided to make a wine of 100% Viognier. Our Viognier is planted on more sloping hillsides than the Chardonnay. The wine is produced from hand-picked grapes carefully vinified in Latour's Ardèche winery on the outskirts of the village of Alba-la-Romaine.
Vinification & Ageing
Fermentation
Traditional in stainless steel vats, temperature controlled with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing
100% stainless steel vats
Wine tasting
Tasting Note
Lots of power, and scents of peach sum up this Viognier 2010. Round and fat in the mouth it has beautiful length. Perfect for immediate enjoyment.
Food Pairing
Aperitif - duck terrine with chestnuts - seared foie gras with apricots - charcuterie.
Press review
Chardonnay-Viognier "Duet” IGP 2011 - Under the grape tree - November 2013 - "Outstanding"Light and lively with loads of white flowers, apricot, tangerine and light oak spices.
Viognier 2007 - Guide Hubert 2009 - "Aromatic and round"A white flower nose and discreet peach and vanilla notes. Aromatic and round in the mouth with a pretty ripen fruit and a toasted end. Good length.