Viognier is the perfumed, generous one in the white wine family, and plenty of southern French sunshine has this bottle leaning right into it. That said, this isn't heavy or thick; it has a lovely balance of apricot and white peach, with a lick of citrus marmalade and a spray of honeysuckle. It sits somewhere between medium and full-bodied, but that juiciness makes us call it fuller-flavoured. Time in oak adds a soft, creamy roundness without tasting woody, while a thread of freshness stops it from going too far.

Château de Campuget is a top producer in the Nîmes region of Southern France. The town of Nimes gives you the feeling of stepping back in time to the days of the Roman Empire. The Château was built in 1753 and wine production began in 1942. Since 2019, there has been a great focus on the environment in the winery while still maintaining their reputation for quality aromatic whites, Provence-style rosé, and compelling reds. Adventurous drinkers keep an eye out for the Saperavi. The distinguishing feature of Château de Campuget’s estate is the ‘Galets Roulés’. These are large round pebbles that coat the grounds of premium Rhône vineyards. The pebbles are remnants of Alpine glaciers that retreated during the last ice age. These pebbles help retain heat during the day which is slowly released during the night, helping the grapes continue to ripen. Rock chat aside, the winery has a great balance of history and modern outlook on the environment and their wines.