100% Viognier
Les Costieres de Pomerols
France - Languedoc - Roussillon - Cotes de Thau IGP
Soil Type: Clay and Limestone
Viticultural Practices: Sustainable

Founded in 1932, the Cave Cooperative is located in the top commune of Pomerols, between the garrigue of Pezenes and the sea dominated by the Mont St Clair in Sete. The members control 2,100 hectares (5,189 acres) of vineyard land, of which 450 hectares (1,112 acres) are Picpoul de Pinet. The Pomerols vineyards stretch over vast sun-light terraces with clay/calcareous soils. They product Piquepoul, Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Terret, Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan.

The wine comes from sun-drenched vineyards planted on the best terroir - specially selected for its physical and geographical characteristics - on clay and limestone hillsides called "costières" (coastal region). The vineyards are only a few miles away from the Etang de Thau, a coastal lagoon that is situated between the port of Sète and Marseillan.

The color is a wonderful brilliant yellow with pearl tints. Intense and seductive aromas of ripe fruits, especially apricot, and floral notes with a hint of rose petals. The texture is very harmonious, generous, round and long. The finish is long and balanced with a good freshness.

Grapes at picked at night at slightly advanced maturity (13.5 degrees ). Skin-contanct maturation for several hours. All maniupations before the fermentation state performed under inert gas. Pneumatic pressing. Selection of free-run juice. Cold Settling for 48 hours at 8 degrees C. Temperature controlled fermentation (16 degrees C). Aging in vats on fine lees with restricted stirring of lees. No malolactic fermentation. Part of the wine was vinified with oak chips. Perfect as an aperitif, or great with richer dishes like langoustines, smoked or marinated salmon. Great too with guinea fowl in creamy or curry sauce. Serve it also with a broccoli and Roquefort soup or for dessert with a mango and pineapple tarte Tatin. An extremely versatile wine!

"This 100% Viognier comes from some of the region’s best vineyards, whose clay and limestone soils lend mineral and chalky notes. Night-picked fruit receives extended skin contact prior to partial cold fermentation in tanks (with a small percentage fermented in oak) and subsequent aging on the lees in large vats. No malolactic is done, which helps the wine retain its freshness as it presents the ripe tropical fruit, citrus, and apricot that define its profile along with a round, harmonious texture and floral notes such as rose petal. Pour it by the glass as an apéritif, or pair it with seafood dishes or a good blue cheese like Roquefort."

- The Somm Journal (April/May 2022)
"This 100% Viognier comes from some of the region’s best vineyards, whose clay and limestone soils lend mineral and chalky notes. Night-picked fruit receives extended skin contact prior to partial cold fermentation in tanks (with a small percentage fermented in oak) and subsequent aging on the lees in large vats. No malolactic is done, which helps the wine retain its freshness as it presents the ripe tropical fruit, citrus, and apricot that define its profile along with a round, harmonious texture and floral notes such as rose petal. Pour it by the glass as an apéritif, or pair it with seafood dishes or a good blue cheese like Roquefort."