The Domaine de Vedilhan Viognier is a study in balance - rather than the intense, bombastic flavours that this variety if often known for, this wine is elegant and fresh. It was picked early during the warm 2017 vintage to maintain both acidity and fresh aromatics. To further this, the wine was made without any oak Honeysuckle and apricot on the nose; richly textured and nicely balanced with flavours of more ripe apricot and peach. The wine finishes fresh, with a delicate almond-like bitterness on the finish.

The Languedoc region of France is, without any doubt whatsoever, a wine lover’s paradise. It’s a part of the world in which producing and drinking fine wine feels as natural as walking along the beach, exploring the ancient ruins which dot across the landscape, or dining out on the seafood that the area is famed for… and that all comes down to the dedication and expertise of wineries such as Domaine de Vedilhan, an ancestral operation located in the pretty village of Moussan. Managed and overseen by the Fayet family since god-knows-when, Domaine de Vedilhan produces the kinds of wines which have helped Languedoc become an iconic wine region for the world to look up to, and it shows no sign of slowing or stopping any time soon. Languedoc wineries have always struggled with the blazing Mediterranean heat which beats down on this corner of France, but the Fayet family have found the perfect way to keep their vines refreshed and capable of slow, steady ripening: they make great use of the springs and brooks which cut their way through the vineyards, ensuring the Viognier vines (and other local varietals) don’t suffer from drought. With an incredible complex terroir of limestone and sea shale, and sands, and winemaking methods which eschew oaking to ensure maximum fruit character, the white wines of Domaine de Vedilhan are a masterclass in the crossover between classical French and contemporary Languedoc viticulture. If you’re looking to get more acquainted with the top-notch wines from this legendary part of Europe, it’s hard to imagine a finer place to begin. The Domaine de Vedilhan Viognier is a study in balance - rather than the intense, bombastic flavours that this variety if often known for, this wine is elegant and fresh. It was picked early during the warm 2017 vintage to maintain both acidity and fresh aromatics. To further this, the wine was made without any oak. Honeysuckle and apricot on the nose; richly textured and nicely balanced with flavours of more ripe apricot and peach. The wine finishes fresh, with a delicate almond-like bitterness on the finish.