{"product_id":"louis-latour-viognier-dardeche","title":"Louis Latour Viognier d'Ardèche","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13bcwfy\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eLouis Latour Viognier d'Ardèche 2024 Ardèche, France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eLouis Latour Viognier d'Ardèche 2024 is an aromatic white wine from the Coteaux de l'Ardèche, made from 100% Viognier. Maison Louis Latour deliberately chose this grape in 2007, which originally comes from the northern Côtes du Rhône and had almost disappeared before becoming popular worldwide again. In the Ardèche, Viognier grows on steeper plots than the house's Chardonnay, with a clay and limestone base. This gives the wine its combination of apricot, almond, a fresh start, and a round, slightly saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eThe wine comes from the Ardèche, where Louis Latour has been applying Burgundian precision to southern vineyards since the late 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes come from the Coteaux de l'Ardèche, within the IGP Ardèche. The wine is vinified in Louis Latour's cellar on the outskirts of Alba la Romaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines grow on clay and limestone. This combination helps Viognier achieve ripe fruit, roundness, and fresh tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Viognier is planted on steeper plots than Louis Latour's Chardonnay in the Ardèche. This location contributes to concentration and aromatic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eVineyard \u0026 Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines are on average 15 years old, with a yield of 35 hl per hectare. The grapes are harvested by hand, allowing the aromatic fruit to be carefully processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eThis white Ardèche wine is made entirely from Viognier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eViognier – Ardèche:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viognier gives this wine its aromatic character, with notes of apricot, almond, orange, and soft roundness. The grape is known for its fragrant style and full texture, but here it gains a fresh, pure form through stainless steel vinification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eThe vinification aims to preserve aromas, freshness, and a round yet clear texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine ferments traditionally in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and undergoes full malolactic fermentation. What is malolactic fermentation? This is a second conversion where sharper acids become softer, making the wine feel rounder and smoother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine ages for 12 months in stainless steel tanks. This ensures that the aromas of apricot, orange, and almond remain bright, without the influence of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003eAging potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Viognier has an aging potential of 3 years. This suits its fresh, aromatic style, where fruit and roundness are central.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003eTasting notes and serving suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003eIn the glass, this Viognier has an intense yellow color with golden reflections. The aroma is subtle and aromatic, with apricot tart and almond, followed by candied orange, caramel, and a slight salinity on the palate. The finish is elegant and balanced, with a soft roundness and a refined bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve this Viognier at 10–12 °C, so that the apricot, almond, fresh attack, and round structure come together beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3183\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3057\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent as an aperitif and with duck terrine with chestnut, pan-fried foie gras with apricot, fine charcuterie, and soft cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14kb3ee\" data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003eMore information about Maison Louis Latour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3645\"\u003eMaison Louis Latour has been working in the Ardèche since 1979 and built a modern cellar in Alba la Romaine in 1986. Here, the house collaborates with approximately 100 local grape growers, covering 380 hectares of vineyards, and applies the same precision that made Louis Latour great in Burgundy. In addition to Ardèche Viognier, the house also produces Ardèche Chardonnay, Grand Ardèche Chardonnay, and Duet Chardonnay Viognier here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45177541787727,"sku":"4023","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/LouisLatourViognierd_Ardeche.webp?v=1778242085","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/products\/louis-latour-viognier-dardeche","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}