Les Bertholets Grande Réserve Viognier

Les Bertholets Grande Réserve Viognier 2024 IGP Pays d'Oc

This Viognier immediately sets the tone with ripe white fruit, soft blossom and a round, inviting texture.

Vineyards and region

The wine comes from IGP Pays d'Oc in Languedoc-Roussillon, where Viognier has excelled for years in a sunny yet refreshing style. What does IGP Pays d'Oc mean on the label, and what does it say about the style? IGP gives producers the freedom to cleverly combine grape and location, resulting in precisely that accessible, aromatic expression of Viognier that is so popular with a wide audience.

Vinification and maturation

Les Bertholets presents this cuvée as classic and accessible. The style focuses on bright aromas, a soft palate, and a clean, dry finish that beautifully showcases the aromatic grape.

Grape composition

Viognier 100%. Viognier is known for peach, apricot, and orange blossom notes, generally with a rounder mouthfeel than grapes like Sauvignon Blanc; it's precisely this charm that makes this grape popular with both beginners and connoisseurs.

Tasting notes and serving suggestions

Expect ripe peach and apricot, white blossom, and a hint of citrus. The palate is round and juicy with a crisp, dry finish. Serve at 10 to 12 degrees Celsius with creamy fish, chicken with lemon and thyme, grilled vegetables, or soft white mold cheeses. Alcohol content 14 percent. 0.75 liters.

About the winery

Les Bertholets is a renowned winery that produces affordable, high-quality wines under the name of owner Paul Albert, and within the Caves de Languedoc cooperative. The wines are classic in style, accessible in style, and popular with a wide audience.