2024 Viognier, Chants du Closeau, Pays d'Oc
Fresh, floral Viognier offering a beautifully elegant alternative to Chardonnay
Why We Recommend It
- Pure, Unoaked Viognier
Fresh, floral and wonderfully expressive. - Jonathan Ray Recommended
A delightfully dry white with peach, apricot and pear. - A Fresher Style of Viognier
Unoaked, beautifully balanced and refreshingly different from richer, honeyed examples.
Jonathan Ray's Verdict
"...do give the 2024 Chants du Closeau, Viognier from Les Producteurs Réunis Cebazan near Béziers, a go. Unoaked, pure and fresh, it, too, is delectably dry to off-dry and even more marked by peach, apricot and pear. "Yep, like it!" declared Mrs R discerningly."
- Jonathan Ray, The Spectator Magazine
Discover Viognier at Its Freshest
If you've yet to discover Viognier, this elegant example from the Languedoc is the perfect place to start. Produced near Béziers by Les Producteurs Réunis Cébazan, it showcases a fresher, more refined expression of the variety, moving away from the richer, honeyed style often associated with Viognier.
Unoaked and beautifully balanced, Chants du Closeau opens with delicate aromas of honeysuckle and spring blossom before layers of pear, white peach and apricot unfold across the palate. Gentle creaminess and a subtle hint of smoky spice complete a wonderfully refreshing finish. It's an expressive, characterful introduction to one of France's most distinctive white grape varieties.
Pure, Floral and Wonderfully Refreshing
Unlike richer styles of Viognier, Chants du Closeau is wonderfully fresh and elegant. Delicate honeysuckle and blossom aromas lead into ripe pear, white peach and apricot, supported by gentle creaminess and a subtle touch of smoky spice on the finish. Unoaked and beautifully balanced, it's an expressive white that's refreshing, food-friendly and effortlessly drinkable.
One of our go-to whites. Thanks to the Gaff in Abergavenny for introducing it to us!