Chêne Bleu
Viognier
A striking white that surprises with its ability to juxtapose qualities often seen as contradictory: combining the southern profile of ripe, indulgent fruit with the cooler, more northern freshness associated with our altitude of 550m. Fragrant on the nose and crisp on the palate. A generous, indulgent, and fruity, yet fresh wine.
The 20 year old vine are planted in Limestone marl soils on the north facing slopes of Mount Ventoux, at 550m elevation. The vines are pruned in single cordon de Royat, with 4 shoots per cordon.
- Region
- Rhône Valley
- Appellation
- Rhône
- Sub-Appellation
- IGP Vaucluse
- Varietal Composition
- Viognier
- Aging
- 8 months in 300L barrels, 1 or 2 years old.
- Alcohol
- 13.92%
The Viognier features a clear yellow color with multiple silver highlights. The scent is complex, gradually revealing notes of apricots, quince, white flowers, honeysuckle, and fresh almond. The flavor profile is rounded, hinting at rhubarb and white flowers. The finish lingers pleasingly.
Wine Spectator
91 Points
2024
"A generous, complex wine, with savory power simmering underneath. Apple and quince notes are flecked with clove, ginger and allspice on a full frame; fresh-cut chives and oyster shell minerality provide contrast. Smoky, with a flattering brush of toasty buttercream, whose richness melts seamlessly into the finish, chiseled by a flinty, mineral jolt. Drink now through 2029. 311 cases made, 25 cases imported."
— Kristen Bieler, 2026
