Presentation
Presentation
The Duclaux family is a very old family from Châteauneuf-du-Pape whose last descendant, Emmeline, was the godmother of Florence. Died in 2001 and without continuity, Florence and Jean-Baptiste now take care of the estate.
In gratitude to Emmeline, and to give continuity to this line of winegrowers which only lasts in memory, we have chosen to offer "Les Duclaux" to broaden the range produced and the estate.
In gratitude to Emmeline, and to give continuity to this line of winegrowers which only lasts in memory, we have chosen to offer "Les Duclaux" to broaden the range produced and the estate.
Location
Indescribable… and irresistible!
Its history has experienced multiple twists and turns since this grape variety almost disappeared... Originally, it was exclusively cultivated in the northern Côtes du Rhône (from Vienna to Valence), before becoming one of the most popular in California. Today, this white grape variety is distinguished as much by its rarity as by the complexity of some of its aromas, so shifting that they escape description.
Its history has experienced multiple twists and turns since this grape variety almost disappeared... Originally, it was exclusively cultivated in the northern Côtes du Rhône (from Vienna to Valence), before becoming one of the most popular in California. Today, this white grape variety is distinguished as much by its rarity as by the complexity of some of its aromas, so shifting that they escape description.
Terroir
Our Viogniers are planted on 2 types of soil:
- on the place called the Plan de Dieu with rolled pebbles of intermediate size (gravel and clay),
- in the town of Violès, in Les Troncs with gravel terroirs.
- on the place called the Plan de Dieu with rolled pebbles of intermediate size (gravel and clay),
- in the town of Violès, in Les Troncs with gravel terroirs.
Winemaking
Harvests carried out taking advantage of the first freshness of the morning and protecting the berries and juices from contact with the air in order to avoid any premature oxidation. Pneumatic pressing, settling and fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats (15-17°C).
Varietal
Viognier
Specifications
Advice
Serving
Drink fresh.
Keep for 2 or 3 years or more depending on taste
Keep for 2 or 3 years or more depending on taste
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Its imposing perfumes reveal very full-bodied aromas on the palate, of admirable length. This grape variety produces fine white wines, with a rich and creamy body.
Very fragrant and subtle, it reveals moving aromas of yellow fruits (mango, pear, peach, apricot, quince), fresh flowers (violet, iris, acacia), musk and spices, but also dried fruits ( toasted almonds and hazelnuts).
Very fragrant and subtle, it reveals moving aromas of yellow fruits (mango, pear, peach, apricot, quince), fresh flowers (violet, iris, acacia), musk and spices, but also dried fruits ( toasted almonds and hazelnuts).
Food pairings
To drink with dishes based on mushrooms.
