Viognier mœlleux "Vent d’Ange"
from the range "Our white, rosé and Crémant wines"
Viognier mœlleux "Vent d’Ange"
The grapes for this dessert Viognier are late harvested. Its sweetness and passion fruit scents and flavours are a delight as an aperitif, served with a dessert or at any time of day… always in moderation.
Grape variety: 100% Viognier
Type: white
Alc.by.vol.: 13°
Terroir: this variety really enjoys the continental climate; it is very resistant to cold and spring frosts. The vines grow on very dry sunny granitic land.
Harvest: Hand-picked at the beginning of October with very careful sorting
Vinification: Direct pressing after maceration on the skins for 6 hours.
Maturing; very short, in stainless steel vats
Certification: HVE3, the highest French governmental environmental certification
Robe: an excellent wine with a lovely light and airy straw yellow robe
Nose: floral scents that evolve to white-fleshed and tropical fruit
Palate: the attack is more-ish and cushioned
Serving suggestions: the perfect partner to foie gras, shellfish, fish, salads and cheese etc.
Serving temperature: 8 – 10°C/46-50°F
Cellaring: 10 years
Estate: We have been vinegrower-winemakers for 5 generations on the commune of Saint-Lager at the foot of famous Mont Brouilly, topped with its iconic chapel. We also craft; Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Chiroubles, Fleurie, Morgon, Moulin à Vent and Régnié, not forgetting Beaujolais Villages as well as white, rosé and sparkling wines. Our estate gained the ultimate accolade in 2016 when our Chiroubles 2015 was awarded Best Gamay in the World (Meilleur Gamay du Monde). We care for the environment and craft organic red and white wine (PURE collection).