Xavier Gerard

Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes Viognier

8.620 ratings
8.65 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
Tala Drzewiecki

Wine blogger Winelandia.com

8.0

This wine was well made but I just can't get down with Viognier. Loads of flowers on the nose but the palate doesn't match. Never been my thing.

This wine was well made but I just can't get down with Viognier. Loads of flowers on the nose but the palate doesn't match. Never been my thing.

1 person found it helpfulJan 6th, 2013
Scott Wren

All the stone fruit flavor you could want but it's a brighter wine that you'd expect because the Malo is truncated before finishing. There's this lemon verbena flavor on the finish.

All the stone fruit flavor you could want but it's a brighter wine that you'd expect because the Malo is truncated before finishing. There's this lemon verbena flavor on the finish.

Apr 24th, 2017
Gerald Montoya

Subtle floral nose. Full and rich with juicy peach skins and mango in the front to mid palate. Jasmine, nuts (but not in an oxidezed manner), and stones in the mid to rear palate. Precise and ripe yet restrained in the best way. Beautifully made.

Subtle floral nose. Full and rich with juicy peach skins and mango in the front to mid palate. Jasmine, nuts (but not in an oxidezed manner), and stones in the mid to rear palate. Precise and ripe yet restrained in the best way. Beautifully made.

Jul 18th, 2015
Scott Reiner

The weight of the Viognier with some nice acid. Malo is stopped.

The weight of the Viognier with some nice acid. Malo is stopped.

Oct 7th, 2014
Peter Zandbergen

What a delicious wine this is; round, fresh, and tropical. Solid aftertaste. Buy!

What a delicious wine this is; round, fresh, and tropical. Solid aftertaste. Buy!

Mar 1st, 2022
Peter Zandbergen

Wow..obvious Viognier character. Mouthfeel really complements the aromatics. Much better wine than I anticipated based on price (15 euro)

Wow..obvious Viognier character. Mouthfeel really complements the aromatics. Much better wine than I anticipated based on price (15 euro)

Jan 14th, 2022
Scott

Tree blossom and honey on the nose. Peach skin and unripe mango through the palette moving to a complex, almost Campari like bitterness on the finish. Like three separate wines frankly. Very nice.

Tree blossom and honey on the nose. Peach skin and unripe mango through the palette moving to a complex, almost Campari like bitterness on the finish. Like three separate wines frankly. Very nice.

May 26th, 2017
Jerome Sabbagh

Nice! Apricot, honey. Surprisingly light feeling.

Nice! Apricot, honey. Surprisingly light feeling.

Dec 22nd, 2016
Mitali P

lovely Viognier. great w spicy food

lovely Viognier. great w spicy food

Jun 27th, 2016
Peter Kong

2014!

2014!

May 27th, 2016