Yet Another Languedoc, France Viognier

Yet Another Languedoc, France Viognier: Yet Another Languedoc, France Viognier

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Wine Reviewed
Domaine des Aspes Viognier 2009 Vin de Pays d’Oc 14% alcohol about $12

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Description: The winery grafted the Viognier on to pre-existing Cinsault rootstock in 1980. Medium yellow-gold, and offering peach skin, mineral, lime, and apricot tones with a lifting white flower note. Dry and crisp mid-palate with a lush, rounding fruit. Medium bodied with a lingering finish. Pair this with a spiced seafood dish.“ And now for my review.


At the first sips this wine was strong with good length. The first meal centered on chicken breast cubes fried with black pepper, cumin, and Mediterranean spices. The wine was long and smoky. It offered some of that classic honeysuckle taste and was metallic. When it met the accompanying fried onions and brown mushrooms this Viognier presented a bit of caramel that strengthened over time. The fresh pineapple dessert stole this libation’s acidity but some caramel remained.

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