Wines made from Viognier grapes of France

Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of France.

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More informations about the variety Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

More informations about the wines of France

France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is arguably the world's largest wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced more wine - and apparently better quality - than any other country. Wine is embedded in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. However, the lasting appeal of French wine is not necessarily its Volume or prestige, but rather the variety of styles available.

What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?

OakPresent in 94% of Viognier
EarthPresent in 94% of Viognier
MicrobioPresent in 92% of Viognier
Non oakPresent in 89% of Viognier
SpicesPresent in 87% of Viognier
Tree fruitPresent in 78% of Viognier
FloralPresent in 78% of Viognier
Citrus fruitPresent in 71% of Viognier
VanillaPresent in 69% of Viognier
VegetalPresent in 69% of Viognier

CreamPresent in 66% of Viognier
Tropical fruitPresent in 65% of Viognier
ApricotPresent in 62% of Viognier
HoneyPresent in 61% of Viognier
PeachPresent in 61% of Viognier
MineralityPresent in 58% of Viognier
ButterPresent in 54% of Viognier
PearPresent in 52% of Viognier
StonePresent in 50% of Viognier
CitrusPresent in 48% of Viognier

News about the grape variety Viognier

Ex-NBA star Tony Parker buys Château Saint Laurent near Avignon

Basketball legend Tony Parker announced today (17 November) that he has officially purchased Château Saint Laurent, which lies just to the east of Avignon in southern France. Financial details weren’t disclosed, but the move marks a new winemaking venture for Parker, a six-time NBA All-Star who retired in 2019 after a glittering career that also included representing France at international level. Tony Parker’s new property near to Avignon. Photo credit: Château Saint Laurent. Picturesque ...

Gigondas to produce white wines

At a national committee meeting held on Thursday 8th September, members of the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) voted unanimously to ratify the change to the appellation guidelines to allow white wines into AP Gigondas. A working group of growers and négociants has been pursuing the amendment for 11 years. The amendment states that white Gigondas must contain a minimum 70% Clairette. Other permitted varieties include Bourboulenc, Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blan ...

Andrew Jefford: ‘Pinotism is a cult within the wine world. Why?’

The voice drops a little; the tone grows more reverential. Everyone knows; everyone understands. There will be wry allusions to a quest, perhaps even the grail. Sacrifice is expected en route; failure (always forgiven: a badge of honour) beckons on every side. Kitted up, your hopes armour-plated? I might be talking about planting vines on a cleared slope, or simply about taking the corkscrew to a ridiculously expensive bottle of wine, but you all know by now what’s meant. Pinot Noir. ‘Pinotism’ ...