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Domaine Barou, Viognier 2018, Collines Rhodaniennes White
Type | White |
Grapes | Viognier |
Country/Region | France, Rhône |
Food pairing | Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Shellfish, Pork, Chicken, Poultry, Cheese, Hard cheese, Popular dishes, BBQ, Charcuterie |
Vintage | 2018 |
On the nose the usual suspects of Viognier, peach, apricot, and violettes but also a nice mineral smell.You will get the same back on the palate together with a lovely freshness this grape variety feels like it belongs in the north rhone valley, it expresses the terroir perfectly.
In 1997, after studying viticulture and oenology in Orange and Avignon, Emmanuel took over the family domaine and oriented the exploitation towards viticulture. This specialization resulted in the planting of new plots in AOC Saint-Joseph and Condrieu AOC, and the renovation of an old barn into a new chai. Today, the domaine consists of 7 hectares of Vin de Pays vines on the granite soils around Charnas, and 3 hectares in nearby Limony of AOC St Joseph and Condrieu. Since 2013, the domaine has been practicing biodynamic methods.