Chateau de Pennautier Viognier 2012

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    Vintage
    2012

    Size
    750ML

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    Winemaker Notes

    Dark red-purple color, almost black in its youth. A very pure flavor of ripe red and black fruits such as cherries, blackberries, and mulberries. On the palate, there is an intense fruitiness which is enhanced by a tannic structure, typical of the bordelais grape varieties. The wine is intended to be drunk in its youth, but can age over 3 to 4 years.

    Pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, Daube de canard, cassoulet, Barbecues, poultry, hard cheeses.

    Blend: 10% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon , 20% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 20% Syrah, 20% Grenache.

    Chateau de Pennautier

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    Chateau de Pennautier, France
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    Built under Louis XIII by Bernard de Pennautier, Treasurer of the States of Languedoc, the historic monument of Chateau de Pennautier has been in the family since 1620. The vineyard has been entirely refurbished since the 1960s and the higher plots of land planted with vines. The direct heirs of the Pennautier family, Nicolas and Miren de Lorgeril are the 10th generation of winegrowers since the estate was founded. They took over in 1987.

    In the heart of the Cabardès appellation, the vines grow on the sunny, rugged hillsides south of the Montagne Noire, set at an altitude of 650 to 1300 feet. The views from up there are breathtaking: at a glance, you can see the entire Pyrenean mountain range to the south, the Massif Central to the north, and the famous town of Carcassonne just a few miles away.

    This terroir combines clay-limestone soils, the Mediterranean heat, an Atlantic influence and the coolness of the mountains. Many areas of garrigue and rock on the Montagne Noire include vines, up to an altitude of 1300 feet.

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    Full-figured and charmingly floral, Viognier is one of the most important white grapes of the northern Rhône where it is used both to produce single varietal wines and as an important blending grape. Look for great New World examples from California, Oregon, Washington and cooler parts of Australia. Somm Secret—Viognier plays a surprisingly important role in the red wines of Côte Rôtie in the northern Rhône. About 5% Viognier is typically co-fermented with the Syrah in order to stabilize the color, and as an added benefit, add a subtle perfume.

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    A catchall term for the area surrounding the Languedoc and Roussillon, Pays d’Oc is the most important IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) in France, producing 85% of this country’s wine under the IGP designation. (IGP indicates wine of good quality, not otherwise elevated to the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) status.)

    The near perfect Mediterranean climate combined with dry, cool winds from the north, optimal soils, altitudes and exposures make Pays d’Oc an ideal wine growing region. Single varietal wines and blends are possible here and while many types of grapes do well in Pays d’Oc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Grenache and Cinsault are among the most common.

    WWH129897_2012 Item# 136225

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