Stephen Brook: Straw. Lean apple-and-apricot nose, has some charm and lift and far from opulent, yet has the sweet headiness of Viognier, too. Medium-bodied, sleek, not especially concentrated, but fresh and precise. Modest acidity, so it doesn’t show much staying power, but it’s pretty, balanced, and appealing. Not for aging. 15

Alex Hunt: Underneath the grassy, Sauvignon-like aromas, there’s some Viognier richness trying to escape! This is a decent, balanced, simple wine, enjoyable to drink and with a few hints of Viognier character to distinguish it from other varietal Pays d’Oc. The finish is actually the truest part of the wine, landing deftly on apricots. 13

Andrew Jefford: As we switch away from Rhône to Oc, suddenly a green note creeps into the color. Aromatically, the wine is sweet, clean, almondy, though not floral or peachy. On the palate, it is deft, poised, vinous, light- to medium-bodied for the flight, with just a hint of nougat on the finish. Assuming it is not an expensive rendition, this is in fact very good: enough Viognier character to satisfy Rhône fans; the true width and depth; attractively low acidity, but round and vinous; and some of the perfumed exoticism—but not too much to repel the unwary. Highly drinkable, in sum, and would work well as either an apéritif or as a food Viognier. 15.5