The appellation extends over 7 communes and the vineyards thrive on the left bank of the Rhône river, on steep granitic hillsides at the foot of the Mount Pilat. On this terroir, the Viognier grape variety produces a wine of great aromatic intensity with a mineral finale.
Plots located in the commune of Malleval (in the Loire), at more than 300 m of altitude, with a south/south-eastern aspect. Soils are a combination of migmatite, granite and gneiss conferring fruity aromas and strong mineral qualities to these Viognier grapes.
Manual harvest. After cold settling, alcoholic fermentation in vats followed by malolactic fermentation in 275-litre oak Laurus barrels. 9 months elevage on fine lees, with stirring of lees during the first 5 weeks.
Production: 3,000 bottles
Bottled on: 11/7/2012
Brilliant golden robe. Intense nose of exotic fruits (mango, passion fruit) together with butter notes. Smooth and elegant palate with a pleasant mineral tension from the granitic soils. (Feb. 2014).
12-14°C
Scallop shells
Poularde with morels
Rigote (goat’s cheese)
Semi-cooked foie gras
Optimum maturity: 2012-2018
27 years on average – 29 hl/ha
Reknown since the 15th century, this confidential appellation was awarded “AOC” status in 1940 and is one of the greatest French white wines.
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