Domaine de Vedilhan, Serica Viognier 2022
Languedoc, France, Dry White, DIAM, 13.5% abv(2024) From its home in the Northern Rhône, global plantings of Viognier have soared over the past 40 years, the variety finding lots of new fans. Australia, California and South America have gone big on Viognier, but so too has the Languedoc in southern France, not too far from its original home. Part fermented in barrel, this is a fine, easy-drinking variety which with 13.5% alcohol is balanced and silky smooth. The nose has some of the almond and creaminess of the oak, but vivid peach and apricot fruit along with hints of ginger spice. In the mouth a very nice Seville orange or pink grapefruit acidity drives through the succulent fruit to a long, not too dry finish. Watch the video for more information and food-matching ideas.