Domaine Rouchier Martine Antraigue Viognier 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Rouchier
Label Name:
 
Martine Antraigue Viognier
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Ardèche (Vin de France)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Viognier
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Positive retailer/customer ratings reported (Vinograf/MareeHaute ~4. 8–4. 9/5). Typical retail price ~€24–25. No notable awards found

Tasting Note
Fresh apricot, white peach, mandarin zest and orange blossom with a hint of almond and saline minerality. Silky, slightly creamy texture, bright acidity and a clean, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: seafood linguine, grilled scallops, roasted chicken, soft cheeses (chèvre, Brie), roasted pumpkin salad. Asian: sushi, sashimi, Thai coconut curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, grilled miso-glazed fish.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Viognier; fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and aged on lees in inox for several months. Minimal intervention, little or no oak, bottled with minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Small family domaine of Martine & Christian Rouchier in Ardèche. Focus on low-intervention/natural practices, small parcel bottlings (Antraigue, La Chave, Luc) expressing granite/limestone terroirs.