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Kevin's comments: Delicious peachy and apricot fruit, fresh and long finish, delightful.
CHATEAU DE CAMPUGET VIOGNIER CUVEE PRESTIGE
Costieres de Nimes, easternmost appellation of the Languedoc in Southern France was elevated from VDQS to AC status in 1986. It is effectively part of the Rhone since the climate, soil and topography are so similar to those just over the river in the southern Cotes-du-Rhone vineyards. The relatively uniform soils are marked by large pebbles on gentle, typically south-facing slopes. Co-operatives are less important here than in most of the Languedoc and most of the development and experimentation is taking place on the smaller estates.
Chateau de Campuget is a splendid, top quality estate near Nimes with a long history. The secret of its success is its reliance on the best grapes - Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Marsanne and Roussane, planted in the stony soil, like that of the Rhone, which reflects the sun and enlivens the vines. In its cellar, tradition and progress unite to provide aroma, finesse and bouquet. Chateau de Campuget deploys a wide range of traditional Rhone cepage to produce full, easy and spicy wines.
Chateau de Campuget produces mainly wines under the appellation Costieres de Nimes but part of the vineyard has not been classified as AOC but Vin de Pays du Gard, where Mr Dalle, the producer, decided to plant varietals such as Chardonnay, Merlot and Viognier.
Grape 100% Estate grown Viognier
Variety:
Harvest: Mid September
Winemaking: The grapes were softly pressed. The juice was fermented in new barrels and then matured in oak for 2 months.
Colour: Pale yellow
Serve: Chilled to accompany seafood and fish dishes in a cream sauce such as "Sole a la Normande".
Tasting Notes: A medium bodied, dry elegant wine whose bouquet is reminiscent of peaches, apricots and honeysuckle with a hint of wood in the background. Produced in a limited quantity.
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