Le P'tit Paysan

Cedar Lane Vineyard L'Apiculator Viognier

8.833 ratings
8.910 pro ratings
Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California, USA
Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Paco Suro

Taking #arroyoseco by storm #ibrand Great alternative here to Cali SB. No green grass. Some herbal notes.

Taking #arroyoseco by storm #ibrand Great alternative here to Cali SB. No green grass. Some herbal notes.

Jul 15th, 2019
Matt Sterr

92% Cab sac and 8% PV. 25 YO vineyard. 600 cases made.

92% Cab sac and 8% PV. 25 YO vineyard. 600 cases made.

Mar 1st, 2017
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Nice natural peach and underripe tropical fruit, high acidity, jasmine, and minerals. Love this along with all Ian's wines.

Nice natural peach and underripe tropical fruit, high acidity, jasmine, and minerals. Love this along with all Ian's wines.

Oct 2nd, 2015
Matt Sterr

Light mineral and floral notes on the nose. Massive minerality on the very dry palate.

Light mineral and floral notes on the nose. Massive minerality on the very dry palate.

Sep 10th, 2015
Christine Havens

From Ian Brand, the 2012 Le P'tit Paysan is 100% Viognier from Arroyo Secco. Penetrating aromas of honeysuckle, mandarin orange, and stone fruit. This is not a voluptuous Viognier, certainly the body and texture that are signature to the variety are there. This is Viognier stripped down, to its core character, with a lean, coursing and nervy frame understand. It's both surprising and breathtaking at the same time. The finish is lengthy, granitic and mouthwatering. This wine is all about the interplay of acidity and richness.

From Ian Brand, the 2012 Le P'tit Paysan is 100% Viognier from Arroyo Secco. Penetrating aromas of honeysuckle, mandarin orange, and stone fruit. This is not a voluptuous Viognier, certainly the body and texture that are signature to the variety are there. This is Viognier stripped down, to its core character, with a lean, coursing and nervy frame understand. It's both surprising and breathtaking at the same time. The finish is lengthy, granitic and mouthwatering. This wine is all about the interplay of acidity and richness.

Nov 22nd, 2014
Robin Gerber

Partner Spotlight Brands

9.3

Gorgeous bright Viognier

Gorgeous bright Viognier

Nov 16th, 2014
Conrad Green

Ripe and intense. A little burn. Floral and a bit much,

Ripe and intense. A little burn. Floral and a bit much,

Apr 30th, 2018
Rebecca Burgess

Better than the first time I tried this. Not sure if it has matured a bit or if the Venturi aerated it more. Nice stuff.

Better than the first time I tried this. Not sure if it has matured a bit or if the Venturi aerated it more. Nice stuff.

Apr 21st, 2015
Maxwell Cromwell

Orange, flowers and sea air. Palate brings grapefruit and minerals. Long grassy finish with healthy acid. #BrandintheSanD

Orange, flowers and sea air. Palate brings grapefruit and minerals. Long grassy finish with healthy acid. #BrandintheSanD

Apr 13th, 2015
Chris Laughlin

Dry, refreshing viogner

Dry, refreshing viogner

Jul 28th, 2014