La Foule Viognier Premium IGP Pays d'Oc 0.75 ltr 12.5%

0.75 liter 12.5%

Inspired by the beautiful song “La Foule” performed by Edith Piaf. This premium range of wines has been selected from high quality vineyards in France. The wines in this selection are particularly elegant and balanced. Just like a timeless portrait of French culture and savoir-faire.

TERROR
The Pays d'Oc takes full advantage of the Mediterranean climate in which it is located. With its coastline bordering the region in the South, the climate ensures hot and dry summers. This leads to a nice maturity in the wines. On the other hand, the Black Mountain brings enough humidity and cool temperatures for the vineyards to produce grapes bursting with fruity aromas. The terroir has a major influence on the wines from this region. Through a number of different wine-growing regions, the unique character of each grape variety is clearly evident.

The vineyards are located on the western part of the Languedoc wine region. Influence from the Pyrenees mountains mingles here with the sea breeze coming from the Atlantic Ocean. Together, these influences create moderate terroirs. The resulting wine combines power, elegance and intensity.

TERROR
The Viognier comes from well-drained and acidic terroirs close to the Canal du Midi, avoiding the risk of drought, as this variety needs sufficient water. The grapes are
grown in clay-based soils, as this soil type tends to stay cooler and retains water, which is particularly well adapted to the Viognier variety.

The terroir is also selected according to the exposure to the sun, as the Viognier grape needs a lot of heat to fully ripen, and it is considered to reach its aromatic peak at about 13% alcohol content.

WINE PREPARATION
The grapes are harvested when temperatures are cool to prevent oxidation and preserve freshness. The juice ferments slowly at a very low temperature. A daily stirring on its fine lees adds complexity and pure aromas as required. The wine remains on its fine lees, under the influence of French oak for 4 months, increasing the complexity of this premium Cuvée.

Tasting note La Foule Viognier Premium IGP Pays d'Oc:

NOTE FROM THE WINEMAKER
Bright gold color. This Viognier is rich and creamy, with great balance. Great complexity on the nose, with notes of fresh stone fruit (apricot, peach), freshly cut mango, beeswax and vanilla. The smooth, creamy mouthfeel and toasty notes of the oak are balanced by a rich minerality.

WINE PAIRING
Cool slightly and drink with chicken with creamy mushroom sauce, vegetable curry, quiche Lorraine, and baked Camembert with garlic bread.