Viognier - En Fay from Jean-Etienne CHERMETTE

Viognier En Fay

This wine comes from the granite, special soil of Saint-Vérand called plagiogranite. It is a Viognier on the freshness with a beautiful aromatic complexity, roundness and a balanced acidity.

Colour

Shiny gold color.

Nose

Fresh and fruity: apricot, pear, cherry plum, litchi and vine peach.

Mouth feel

Fresh beginning, rich and supple with a long finish on the palate. Grapefruit and white peach aromas brought by a delicate acidity.

Food and wine pairings

As an aperitif and with a starter, green beans, tuna fish and salmon, white meat, poultry souffle and cheese.

Technical specifications sheet

DesignationVin de France
Cuvée nameViognier En Fay
ColourWhite
Grape variety Viognier
age of vines10 years
TerroirDark granite
Pruning typeGuyot
Harvesting methodManual harvest
Area0.70 ha
Wine-makingDirect pressing, slow alcoholic fermentation (3 weeks) at a low temperature 16°C in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing6 months in stainless steel tanks and 13 % in acacia barrels
Service10 °C
StorageCan be kept for 4 years