Domaine Francois Villard Viognier "Les Contours de Deponcins", VDP

This is from the declassified young vines of the hillsides of Chavannay in Condrieu. Villard, one of the stars of the appellation, has fashioned a Viognier with loads of stuffing, minerality, and tropical fruit intermixed with floral notes. Low temperature fermentation in barrels with native yeasts. Matured 11 moths with its lees with frequent “battonage” in old oak barrels (3-5 years old). Very friendly, with peach, anise and melon flavors kept lively by a tangy note of green almond. A mineral hint adds length. Excellent pairing with curry rice, foie gras, lemon tart, spicy dishes, and goat cheese. This wine can be kept for 5 years if stored in ideal conditions.

Winery: Domaine Francois Villard
Appellation: Collines Rhodaniennes IGP
Average age of vines: 15 years
Farming Methods: Conventional
Maturation: Winemaking in barrels (40% new) with 6 months batonnage once a week; no racking
Soil: Broken down Granite with mica and sand
Varietal: Viognier
Vineyard Orientation: Southeast
Vineyard Size: 40 hectares
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Domaine Francois Villard Viognier "Les Contours de Deponcins", VDP 2022 93 Vinous