Viognier

Question 1

Viognier

1. Fash in 90s due to C - Rare
2. Planted more in 2000s in L-R
3. Most Commonly Bl w/Sy
4. C.Rotie - up to 20%, more like 5% St
5. Co-F in C.R
6. Ch Grillet
7. Vines need W Climate, prone to PM + Col
8. Deep Yellow = hi C, hi Al
9. St Fruit + blossom
10. Plantings: L-R highest, C Coast USA + Vir
11. Good Bl w/Rh wh grapes - M, R, Gr Bl, Verm/R

Answer 1

1. Fashionable in 90s due to Condrieu, relatively rare
2. Mid 2000’s planted all over Languedoc + other worldwide wine regions
3. Commonly blended w/Syrah copying C.Rotie
4. C. Rotie Up to 20%, more likely 5% used as a Stabiliser
5. Co-Fermentation w/Syrah in C. Rotie
6. Ch Grillet 100% Viognier
   
   1. One of smallest wine appellations in FR 3.5ha
   2. Enclave within Condrieu
7. Vines need Warm cliamte, prone to Powdery Mildew and Coulure.
8. Deep Yellow Grape = High Colour + Hi Alcohol
9. Stone fruit - Apricot + Peach, blossom, sometimes Savoury undertone
10. Languedoc-R has highest plantings, Central Coast in USA, esp Virginia
11. Good blending grape, esp with other Rhone whites - Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Vermentino/Rolle