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Descendents Liégeois Dupont <Br> Le Blanc (2020)
Type | White |
Grapes | Viognier |
Country/Region | United States, Washington State |
Food pairing | Shellfish |
Organic | ✔ |
Alcohol | 14.5% |
This is a foot-stomping wine, with grapes pressed in the traditional method, underfoot! A full-bodied white with lees ageing, giving it a real wow factor. With only 2508 bottles produced, this is a rare and delightful wine which is made to be shared. We just love this one.
Tasting Notes
Golden straw colour. Flavours of peach, apple, pear, honeysuckle, jasmine, and a touch of vanilla panna cotta. Rich, full bodied with flavours of apricot jam, custard, and spicy vanilla.
Food pairing
A decadent wine, this will go great with spicy meals (think Thai or Indian curry), with rich shellfish, and luxurious creamy dishes.
About the vineyard & winemaker
Hedges Family Estate is an authentic family business, run by some seriously good people, making some seriously good wine, based in the Columbia Valley in Washington State, USA. Collectivino co-founder Martin visited the winery and vineyards in September 2022. Find out what he learned and why he fell in love here.
Sustainability Rating: 3* (Pioneer)
The team at Hedges Family Estate are serious about farming their land with consideration and respect for the environment and they are pioneering a new way to produce wine sustainably while adapting their business to the challenges presented by climate change. Find out more here.
The full low-down:
Full Name:Descendants Liégeois Dupont - Le BlancProducer:Hedges Family EstateWinemaker:Sarah Hedges-GoedhartCountry:USARegion:Washington StateAppellation:Red Mountain AVAColour:WhiteVintage:2020Grapes:55% Marsanne, 45% ViognierABV:14.5%Certifications:Certified Organic, Certified Biodynamic, Certified Salmon SafeProduction:2508 bottlesClosure:Natural cork & foil sealEstate Ageing:Barrel aged on the lees.
Cellaring:For optimum fruit flavors and aromas, drink now. The higher acid in this wine should keep it drinking well for up to 15 years.Accolades:A range of Sarah Hedges Goedhart's wines are served in Michelin starred restaurantsCollectivino Sustainability Rating:Pioneer (***)Visited by:Collectivino co-founder Martin (2022)