Francois Lurton Les Salices Viognier

0.75L | 13.0%

9 , 9 5

Viognier

The Salices

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Francois Lurton Les Salices Viognier

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Beautifully layered

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2025

Ready to drink 2025 - 2027

Past peak After 2027

Aromas

Apricots Peach Blossom Roses Spices Lime Brioche Hazelnuts

Food Pairing

Crab Lobster Scallops Spicy chicken dishes Curries

This full-bodied Viognier from Les Salices is made in the sunny Languedoc/Roussillon wine region, nestled in the hills along the Argent Double River. Here, the grapes receive plenty of sunshine, yet the vineyard's location also allows for a refreshing breeze.

The famous Viognier grape

The scarce and oh-so-famous Viognier grape is difficult to cultivate. A few decades ago, this grape grew exclusively in the northern Rhône Valley. This grape has special qualities that make it so beloved. It offers a combination of understated opulence, a high degree of extract, a substantial dose of alcohol, gentleness, plenty of character, and a generally dry taste. Fortunately, this grape variety is now also being planted in other places, such as the Languedoc. In the 1980s, Fracois Lurton, the youngest of the Bordeaux winemaking family, discovered the potential of this variety in southern France. He purchased the historic Domaine Les Salices, located near the fortified town of Carcassonne. The estate is situated in the heel of Italy. It was once a resting place for pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem or Constantinople. Today, it houses a magnificent château with an exceptional modern winery. The grape varieties used here are: Verdeca, Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, Viognier and Primitivo. Harnessing the potential of the various terroirs, the passionate Francois Lurton consistently succeeds in creating varietal wines of outstanding quality. This delicious Viognier is no exception.

What does Les Salices Viognier taste like?

Viognier is a difficult grape to grow, and there's a lot of wastage, but the wine Les Salices produces is outstanding. The aroma reveals notes of apricots, roses, blossom, brioche, and hazelnuts. The palate is very soft and ripe, with ripe nuances of peach, spices, and some refined, soft notes of lime. This white wine pairs perfectly with crab, lobster, scallops, but also with spicy chicken dishes or curries.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.0%
Vintage	2025
Size	0.75L
Region	Languedoc-Roussillon
Producer	The Salices
Varietal(s)	Viognier
Ideal serving temperature ?	10° - 12°C