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Christophe Pichon 2020 Viognier (Collines Rhodaniennes)
The vines lie just to the north-west of Condrieu, planted on gentle grantic slopes. 30% is aged in used barriques, the balance in cuve. The resulting wine has an unmistakable honied nose that melds with the oak as a hand fits in a glove. The glossy texture of the fruit could distract you from the wine’s surprising mineral charge. At 13% alcohol, it passes for moderate in today’s world. Exceptional class for the modest tariff.

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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FCP-VIO20 |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone |
Color/Style | White |
Farming Practices | Conventional |
Varieties | 100% Viognier |
ABV | 13.21 |
Residual Sugar | 1.2 |
Case Size | 12x750 |
Pricing | Discountable |
Pumpover/Punchdown | Yes |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Destemming | 3 |
Aging Method | Used Barrique 100% |
Aging Duration (months) | 12 |
Filtered | Yes |
Fining Agents | Bentonite |
Yeast | Spontaneous |
Malolactic | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 6 g/L |
Soil Type | Granite |
Elevation (meters) | 300 |
Vineyard Aspect | Southeast |
Vine Age | 40 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 43 |
Vine Training | HVE3 |
Picking | Hand-harvested |
Annual Production | 15,000 bottles |
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