Wines made from Viognier grapes of Pays d'Oc
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Pays d'Oc.
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 Vin de Pays
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 90% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 77% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 75% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 72% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 69% of Viognier
- CitrusPresent in 67% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 66% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 63% of Viognier
- ApricotPresent in 59% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 48% of Viognier
- PearPresent in 47% of Viognier
- TropicalPresent in 44% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 43% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 40% of Viognier
- StonePresent in 40% of Viognier
- HoneyPresent in 38% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 37% of Viognier
- MineralityPresent in 35% of Viognier
- ButterPresent in 35% of Viognier
- LemonPresent in 34% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
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