Viognier ‘Les Contours de Deponcins’ François Villard 2024

Regular price £29.75 Sale

François Villard, St-Michel-sur-Rhône, Condrieu

François’ empire keeps growing, but he still keeps a tight rein on the operations, whilst being open to sharing his knowledge and passion for his region. The recent winery above St-Michel-sur-Rhône, that seemed so large a few years ago, is now bursting with vats and barrels, but the quality remains. The wines are often seen on the tables of most of the best restaurants around the world.

Viognier ‘Les Contours de Deponcins’ Vin de France: 100% Viognier, vineyards situated in the villages of St-Michel-sur-Rhône, Vérin and Sarras, just outside François' best Condrieu vineyard. 12-year-old vines. Soil: granitic sand and mica. Aged in 80% barrels (20% new) and 20% stainless steel tanks for 11 months.

Fine yellow; the nose is buttery, on roasted nuts, lime and white strawberry, table wax, has a steady depth. This is a bit New Wave on the palate, moves easily, depth, but continues with some fresh saltiness and assertion, keeps going after its quiet attack. The flavour is nutty, peach stone.

Grape: 100% Viognier