Winery Jean-Marc DespresDomaine de La Madone Viognier
White wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Domaine de La Madone Viognier
Pairings that work perfectly with Domaine de La Madone Viognier
Original food and wine pairings with Domaine de La Madone Viognier
The Domaine de La Madone Viognier of Winery Jean-Marc Despres matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of bare-assed cockerel (ardennes), rabbit with green olives or mussels with bleu de bresse.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jean-Marc Despres's Domaine de La Madone Viognier.
Discover the grape variety: Viognier
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.
Informations about the Winery Jean-Marc Despres
The Winery Jean-Marc Despres is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Fleurie to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Fleurie
Beaujolais cru nicknamed the Queen, on the single commune of Fleurie. Signature Gamay noir: floral, perfumed reds with signature notes of violet, iris, strawberry, raspberry, peony and a peppery touch, silky tannins and an airy palate - the most delicate elegance of the crus. 13 recognised climats including Poncié, La Roilette, La Chapelle des Bois. Granitic soils with sandy gruss and manganese signing the finesse.
The wine region of Beaujolais
Kingdom of Gamay (98% of the vineyard): fruity, accessible reds with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, banana (carbonic maceration), violet and sweet spices, supple tannins and juicy acidity. From festive Beaujolais Nouveau (3rd Thursday of November) to the 10 more structured, age-worthy Crus: deep earthy Morgon, sturdy Moulin-à-Vent, floral Fleurie, crunchy Brouilly. Some lively Chardonnay. 12,000 ha south of Burgundy, granitic soils.
The word of the wine: Aragnan
A very rare white grape variety that can be found in the blends of the Palette appellation (Provence).
