Wines made from Viognier grapes of Côtes de Thau
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes de Thau.
Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
Languedoc IGP northeast of the Thau lagoon (Hérault, 6 communes, 55,000 hl/year): Picpoul de Pinet and Terret Blanc as flagship whites (75%) — fresh attack, bright citrus and white flower aromatics, pale colour. Chardonnay, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc and Vermentino as complements. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault in reds and rosés. Lagoonal influence and sea spray, distinctive saline freshness.