Wines made from Viognier grapes of Rhone Valley
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Rhone Valley.
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 region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 5% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 5% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 4% of Viognier
- PearPresent in 4% of Viognier
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Viognier
- ApricotPresent in 3% of Viognier
- CreamPresent in 3% of Viognier
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Viognier
- PineapplePresent in 3% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Viognier
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Viognier
- ButterPresent in 3% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 2% of Viognier
- StonePresent in 2% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
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Gigondas to produce white wines
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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 ...