Wines made from Viognier grapes of Lebanon
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Lebanon.
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 Lebanon
Lebanon is a Middle Eastern country with an ancient wine culture that has experienced a renaissance in recent decades. In 2011, about six million bottles of Lebanese wine were produced from 2000 hectares (5000 acres) of Vineyards. Modern Lebanese viticulture has moved inland from the ancient Phoenician port cities to the fertile Bekaa Valley. There are also a handful of vineyards near Jezzine, a few kilometres from the Southern end of the Bekaa, just inland from Sidon.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 15% of Viognier
- Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 14% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 12% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 11% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 7% of Viognier
- OakyPresent in 5% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 5% of Viognier
- CreamPresent in 4% of Viognier
- PineapplePresent in 4% of Viognier
- MelonPresent in 4% of Viognier
- ApricotPresent in 4% of Viognier
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 4% of Viognier
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Viognier
- VanillaPresent in 4% 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 ...
Burns Night: Wines to match with haggis
Ideas for pairing wines with haggis on Burns Night: Syrah / Shiraz Shiraz-Grenache blends Viognier Beaujolais Cru (Gamay) German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Chilean País There are a few different avenues to explore if you’re looking to pair wines with haggis, which sees its star quality celebrated at Burns Night supper with the traditional reading of Robert Burns’ poem, ‘Address to a Haggis‘. Made well, and from a quality source, haggis offers a rich combination of meaty ...