Domaine de Castelnau Viognier l’Ile

Tasting note Domaine de Castelnau Viognier 

Wonderfully pure and floral aromas on the nose. The palate shows plenty of ripe yellow fruit, such as pear, peach, pineapple, mandarin, and apricot. Surprisingly clean, fresh, and juicy. Easy-drinking, not overly aromatic.

Food Pairing

Castelnau Viognier is a perfect companion for oriental dishes, roasted chicken, couscous salad with seafood, or a spiced paella, but also pairs well with freshwater and saltwater fish. Creamy and rich sauces are also no problem for this Viognier from Domaine de Castelnau.

Additional information

Viognier originally comes from the Rhône. It was and is part of the blends of some white, and interestingly, sometimes even red wines. Its popularity lagged behind other white Rhône grapes at the end of the last century. But look, a reappraisal of this aromatic grape gradually emerged, and it has since found a second home in the Languedoc. And it is doing quite well there.

This Viognier L'Ile from Domaine Castelnau is surprisingly juicy, fresh, creamy, and pure. Wines made from the Viognier grape have recently been gaining popularity compared to Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, but they are trickier to produce. This is partly due to the fact that the grapes can only be picked when they are perfectly ripe, but they know how to handle that at Domaine Castelnau.

The name "L’Île" refers to the location of a number of plots near a river branch, where cooling and water provide balance during the growing season. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel to preserve freshness and fruit expression.

Wine scores/awards

🏆 Onno Kleyn 9.0