Jean-Baptiste Souillard Viognier 2023

100% Viognier

An intriguing, granite-based vineyard at Sanilhac, near the entrance to the beautiful Ardèche gorge. The east-facing vineyard—planted in the early 1970s and 2000s—sits on a steep hillside at 450-480 metres where the poor, stony grès (sandstone) soils are laced with granite. Souillard works with just 0.4 hectares from this “magic” site.   It was raised and aged in neutral, old oak for 12 to 15 months to retain fruit purity.  The nose offersn delicate floral notes and white peach, with subtle undertones of apricot, cool aniseed, and dried herb.  The palate is crisp, dry, with pear notes and a light herbal finish.  13% ABV