Domaine Patrick et Christophe Bonnefond "Sensation du Nord" Viognier 2022 varietal_Sumoll followed by an additional week

followed by an additional week of traditional open top fermentation before pressing

But in this case it is pleasantly atypical

Very tasty

Rosalind fermented the juice in a mix of old barrel and concrete tank

more brilliant color and high pitched aromatics

Domaine Patrick et Christophe Bonnefond "Sensation du Nord" Viognier 2022 varietal_Sumoll followed by an additional weekDirect Press Selection April 2025 [PRESS 4 WHITE] Unlike many of the grapes featured this month, Viogniers bad rep doesnt come from commercial winemakers diluting the market with cheap, poorly made examples (see: Chardonnay, Merlot). It has more to do with the essence of the grape itself. Naturally low acid and prone to high alcohol levels, Viognier is also an aromatic variety with ripe notes of orange blossom, lychee, and peach. Without careful