Raevskoye
Viognier
Russia
Tasted 17/09/2016
I had a chance to track genesis of very first Viognier vintage by Raevskoe as had dozen of these since 2014. Here's the last one - bit nervous, yet still enjoyable & kinda elegant.
Pale straw yellow.
Quite shy and discreet nose of creamy biscuits, sandalwood, pineapple, lemon peels, camomile, white raspberry.
Autumnal palate of light+ body. Balanced acidity and primordium of bitterness evident of withering process. Lemon, green apple, white grapefruit peels, white currant, carambola nuances.
Tangy bitterness at lovely rounded finish of medium length, scented by carambola, pear, white plum.
Pair: grilled seabass.
Tasted 17/09/2016
I had a chance to track genesis of very first Viognier vintage by Raevskoe as had dozen of these since 2014. Here's the last one - bit nervous, yet still enjoyable & kinda elegant.
Pale straw yellow.
Quite shy and discreet nose of creamy biscuits, sandalwood, pineapple, lemon peels, camomile, white raspberry.
Autumnal palate of light+ body. Balanced acidity and primordium of bitterness evident of withering process. Lemon, green apple, white grapefruit peels, white currant, carambola nuances.
Tangy bitterness at lovely rounded finish of medium length, scented by carambola, pear, white plum.
Pair: grilled seabass.
Tasted 11/09/2016
2nd vintage of Viognier by Raevskoe - so long waited and so enjoyable!
Charming, tender, feminine & sapid 100% Viognier (unique terroir nearby Novorossijsk city)
Pale soft gold, straw glitters.
Delicacy and opulunce - all in one to form bouquet of exotic fruits (nectarine, pineapple, passionfruit, mango), ripe pear & yellow apple, biscuits and flowers (geranium + linden blossom). Pecan.
Harmonious, oily and soft palate of medium body. Refined acidity. Scented by noble bitterness on top of white currant, white strawberry, pear, nectarine, carambola, tangerine flavors.
Persistent finish of apple, white currant and lime, discovering citrus and tender mineraliry at very-very end.
Tasted 11/09/2016
2nd vintage of Viognier by Raevskoe - so long waited and so enjoyable!
Charming, tender, feminine & sapid 100% Viognier (unique terroir nearby Novorossijsk city)
Pale soft gold, straw glitters.
Delicacy and opulunce - all in one to form bouquet of exotic fruits (nectarine, pineapple, passionfruit, mango), ripe pear & yellow apple, biscuits and flowers (geranium + linden blossom). Pecan.
Harmonious, oily and soft palate of medium body. Refined acidity. Scented by noble bitterness on top of white currant, white strawberry, pear, nectarine, carambola, tangerine flavors.
Persistent finish of apple, white currant and lime, discovering citrus and tender mineraliry at very-very end.
Tasted 21/01/2015
Having in background 2 great reds by Raevskoe, my expectations were high. And I'm glad to notice those come true.
Bright, crisp, delicate Viognier is of pale straw colour with subtle yet lovely complex nose. Flavors of pear, pomelo, peach, jasmine, acacia, sage, sea breeze, pineapple, passionfruit enveloping your imagination tenderly.
On palate it switch to pear lemonade, white currant, yellow plum, lime, ripe apple hints.
White currant and lime define finish, accompanied by tandem of acidity and minerality.
Crustaceans, oysters and light desserts are perfect to enjoy Viognier at maximum extent!
Tasted 21/01/2015
Having in background 2 great reds by Raevskoe, my expectations were high. And I'm glad to notice those come true.
Bright, crisp, delicate Viognier is of pale straw colour with subtle yet lovely complex nose. Flavors of pear, pomelo, peach, jasmine, acacia, sage, sea breeze, pineapple, passionfruit enveloping your imagination tenderly.
On palate it switch to pear lemonade, white currant, yellow plum, lime, ripe apple hints.
White currant and lime define finish, accompanied by tandem of acidity and minerality.
Crustaceans, oysters and light desserts are perfect to enjoy Viognier at maximum extent!
Konstantin had this 9 years ago
Konstantin had this 9 years ago
Sep 28th, 2015