Stephen Brook: Lemon-straw. Fresh zesty nose, some citrus, as well as apple and pineapple. Fresh attack, lean and nimble, with precision and charm rather than depth and opulence. A bit tame for Viognier, and slightly watery on the finish, but perfectly acceptable if not that distinguished. A delicate style so best drunk young. 14
Alex Hunt: The nose here shows the closest approximation to Viognier of the three Pays d’Oc wines. Unfortunately, though, due to the extra year’s age, the impression is becoming indistinct. The palate, too, has a nice apricot attack and returns to this character on the finish. The middle sags, which I suspect it would not have done six months ago. 13
Andrew Jefford: Full mid-lemon gold. Full, fresh, and the extra year seems to have brought a little aromatic poise and refinement. I am now finding hints of pine and rosemary, which are distinctively Languedocien and very different from the white flowers and stone-fruit orchards of the Rhône. But it’s a subtle game. On the palate, meanwhile, this is a broad-beamed but firm-fleshed wine with plenty of lemon cream and almond richness. There is, in fact, something floral creeping in at the palate end. Vinous and full, but no alcohol burn. Highly drinkable, once again, either before or with food. Impressive. 16
Details
Wine expert | Andrew Jefford Stephen Brook Alex Hunt |
Tastings year | 2013 |
Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
Appellation | IGP |
% Alcohol By Volume | 13.5 |
Paul Mas

