Domaine Patrick et Christophe Bonnefond "Sensation du Nord" Viognier 2022

Domaine Patrick et Christophe Bonnefond "Sensation du Nord" Viognier 2022Direct Press Selection April 2025 [PRESS 4 WHITE] Unlike many of the grapes featured this month, Viogniers bad rep doesnt come from commercial winemakers diluting the market with cheap, poorly made examples (see: Chardonnay, Merlot). It has more to do with the essence of the grape itself. Naturally low acid and prone to high alcohol levels, Viognier is also an aromatic variety with ripe notes of orange blossom, lychee, and peach. Without careful

A great bubbly option that's a little different but quite versatile and thirst-quenching

in a subzone known as Sud-Alta Valle

intended to make a more youthful

who left the city to pursue a rural life and make pure expressive wines

Part of their charter reads

we can play a small part in bringing more attention to this organic producer

if a little coarser

with biodynamic and regenerative practices being incorporated today

vines planted to clay and limestone soils enjoy better access to nutrients and water

Additive free and without recipe

20% whole cluster fermentation

This is a cut above most of the Provençal rosés out there and still manages to be just $20