Le P'tit Paysan

Cedar Lane Vineyard L'Apiculator Viognier

9.18 ratings
9.13 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
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
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
Gail Atkin

From tasting in Carmel.

From tasting in Carmel.

Feb 19th, 2016
Winston Jones

Host OrganicWineReview, Assistant Buyer Savvy Cellar Wine Bar

8.8

Winston had this 10 years ago

Winston had this 10 years ago

Jan 21st, 2015
John Bradford

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Dec 4th, 2014
Thomas Thiel

Thomas had this 8 years ago

Thomas had this 8 years ago

Jul 27th, 2016
Anthony Howe

Anthony had this 8 years ago

Anthony had this 8 years ago

Jul 27th, 2016
Nick Mack

Nick had this 10 years ago

Nick had this 10 years ago

Mar 8th, 2015