M. Chapoutier

La Combe Pilate Colline Rhodaniennes Viognier

8.925 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
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
Jake Hajer

Lovely typical n. Rhone viognier. Aromatic of trampled roses and wild honey. On the palate too, with passion fruit. Medium bodied. Enjoyed!

Lovely typical n. Rhone viognier. Aromatic of trampled roses and wild honey. On the palate too, with passion fruit. Medium bodied. Enjoyed!

Oct 23rd, 2022
John Willison

Floral nose, dried nectarine and apricot, flowered honey, crushed stone.

Floral nose, dried nectarine and apricot, flowered honey, crushed stone.

May 25th, 2021
John Willison

White flowers, dried orange, honeyed herbs, crushed white stone.

White flowers, dried orange, honeyed herbs, crushed white stone.

Apr 7th, 2021
Jake Hajer

Classic viognier- lillies, sunflowers, dry honey and oranges. Medium-full bodied. Deep in color. Lower in acidity. This will not get better with age- drink now.

Classic viognier- lillies, sunflowers, dry honey and oranges. Medium-full bodied. Deep in color. Lower in acidity. This will not get better with age- drink now.

Feb 23rd, 2021
Katie

Solid wine. Full body with floral and mineral notes.

Solid wine. Full body with floral and mineral notes.

Sep 9th, 2021
Ryan Feyh

Not a fan. Seemed sugary and fake. I’m not sure what they do in their process that makes this IGP but it does not have the qualities I look for in Viognier

Not a fan. Seemed sugary and fake. I’m not sure what they do in their process that makes this IGP but it does not have the qualities I look for in Viognier

Jan 20th, 2021
Bruce Dunbar

A very good and drinkable organic Viognier from the Rhone by M. Chapoutier, who produces some of the great red Rhones. Under $30, full of ripe pear, melon and peach flavors with some soft acids and salinity to ensure its not cloying.

A very good and drinkable organic Viognier from the Rhone by M. Chapoutier, who produces some of the great red Rhones. Under $30, full of ripe pear, melon and peach flavors with some soft acids and salinity to ensure its not cloying.

Dec 14th, 2020
Fran Witzel

Biodynamic

Biodynamic

May 20th, 2020
Ming L
8.7

Very aromatic with peach, honeysuckle, fresh cut grass, white flower, and light tropical fruits. The medium to full body is fresh and richly textured, but lack lacks flower. Nice hint of seashell on the back palate.
The fruit is supposedly from the vineyard/farm where Michel Chapoutier lives, in IGP Collines Rhodaniennes.

Very aromatic with peach, honeysuckle, fresh cut grass, white flower, and light tropical fruits. The medium to full body is fresh and richly textured, but lack lacks flower. Nice hint of seashell on the back palate.
The fruit is supposedly from the vineyard/farm where Michel Chapoutier lives, in IGP Collines Rhodaniennes.

May 6th, 2020
Michael J Ferraro

Paired with sea bass - very very good combo

Paired with sea bass - very very good combo

Apr 12th, 2020