Esprit De Cres Ricards Viognier 2023

Color: bright yellow. Nose: quintessence of flavors of dried fruits and apricot relayed by notes of spices and vanilla. Palate: unctuous and harmonious with a long, well-balanced finish.

Soil type: clay-limestone Average age of vines: 21 years Size: Double Royat cord Planting density: 4400 plants/ha Average yield: 60 hl/ha Harvest: night mechanics Altitude: 80 m Climate: Mediterranean with a large thermal amplitude between day and night

Soil type: clay-limestone Average age of vines: 21 years Size: Double Royat cord Planting density: 4400 plants/ha Average yield: 60 hl/ha Harvest: night mechanics Altitude: 80 m Climate: Mediterranean with a large thermal amplitude between day and night

Destemming, pneumatic pressing. Settling at low temperature (8-10°). The wine begins its fermentation in vats and is then barrelled into oak barrels to spend 4 months at 18-20°C. Malolactic fermentation for 30% of the wine.

Ageing: It is then transferred to stainless steel vats where it will be matured for another month before bottling.

To be served at 9-12°C, withThai monkfish curry, turbot fillets with saffron sauce, or white meats, Orloff veal fillet. For Viognier lovers, enjoy it on its own.