Viognier IGP Pays d'Oc, Château Saint-Bénézet
Vineyard: Château Saint-Bénézet
Grower: Yann Soulairac and Elise Bosse-Platiere
Age of Vines: 35 years old
Grapes: 100% Viognier
Village: Vias
Region: Rhône Valley
Soil: Siliceous pebbles
Production Methods: Terra Vitis responsible farming. No additive and chemical treatment. Pneumatic slow pressing, fermentation at low temperature, constant monitoring by an oenologist.
Special Features: Fifth generation of the same family to run this terroir of hills and guarrigue with a strong maritime influence and exceptional sunshine. Overall yield of 49 hectolitres per hectare.
Country: France
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright gold tinge.
Nose: Nice nose of ripe fruits of peaches and apricot.
Palate: Delicate fresh attack of exotic fruits and spice characters.
Length/Finish: Well balanced and elegant expressive finish.
Alcohol: 13%
Sulphites: Low
Organic: Organic Label Terra Vitis
Bottle Closure: Natural