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Abbotts & Delaunay Viognier 2024 IGP, Languedoc, Blanc
Abbotts & Delaunay Viognier 2024 IGP, Languedoc, Blanc
Appellation: IGP, Languedoc
Grape: 100% Viognier
Yield: hl/ha
Bottles produced: 200,000
Packing: case of 6 bottles
Ageing & other info: 9 months in French oak barrel, 90% in stainless steel tank. Screw cap. Average 10+ years of vine. Average altitude 150-200 metre.
Rating & Award: 2023 TBC. Previous vintages: 16/20 and Reviewed by Jancis Robinson for 2023. 90 pt by Falstaff. 90 pt by International Wine & Spirit Competition. for 2018. 88 pt by Natalie Maclean for 2017…..
Maturity/Drink: Best up to 2027+
Tasting Notes:
‘ Slightly golden hue enlighten the glasses in the most appealing way. Notes of tropical fruit. Very attractive mouth feel, with a surprisingly rich palate that fill with tropical fruit, oak, hint of butter and yet in a full, rounded sensation. Long savoury finish. Simply brilliant and a great value for money white. Not to be missed. ‘
Things you should know:
The grapes are harvested early in the morning. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at 17-19C. The wine is aged for a few months on the lees. No malolactic fermentation in order to keep the freshness, and character.